Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Per Diem

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Per Diem

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant, and diverse workforce. We are a nationally recognized, forward‑thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, and our hospitals have received an “A” grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020.

These recognitions highlight our commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Performs a pre‑anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient and then administers pre‑anesthetic medications and fluids. Performs induction, maintenance, and emergence of general, regional, or MAC anesthetic. Recognizes and reports abnormal patient responses during anesthesia to the collaborating physician.

• Assesses and evaluates admission reports, physicians’ evaluation, and diagnosis, laboratory tests, and other written documents.
• Develops and implements an anesthetic plan of care, which includes monitoring modalities and post‑anesthesia follow‑up evaluation.
• Administers appropriate injection and medication and monitors medication efficacy.
• Maintains accurate patient anesthesiology records, charts, and other documents.
• Assembles necessary supplies and equipment needed and tests equipment to ensure proper function prior to commencing anesthesia.
• Performs quality assurance assessments and provides recommendations for optimal performance.
• Supports life functions during the administration of anesthesia, such as induction and intubation.
• Collects fluid volumes and manages blood product administration.
• Participates in the debriefing at the completion of surgery.

• Associate’s Degree Nursing (Certified Prior to 1986) or
• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (Certified Prior to 1998) or
• Master’s Degree Nurse Anesthesia (Certified Prior to 2025) or
• Doctorate Nurse Anesthesia or
• 2 years Experience in an acute care nursing setting and
• Less than 1 year Experience working in a clinical environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Knowledge of IV products and compounding procedures.
• Knowledge of hospital and clinical workflows.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of best practices in anesthesiology.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking in high stress clinical situations.
• CRNA‑Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CCNA – State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support – State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN – Licensed Registered  – State of Pennsylvania

Depending on role and specialty, physical demands may include light to high energy lifting or carrying of up to 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, and carrying items short distances.

This position description provides the major duties, responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy, including recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Req
-JR130769

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care