Job Information
Lancaster General Health Chief CRNA in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Company
Penn Medicine Home Health
Summary
The Anesthesia Department of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a full-time Chief CRNA to join our group of over 60 CRNAs and 36 collegial anesthesiologists. The Chief CRNA is responsible for working collaboratively to manage the CRNA group and oversee related administrative tasks. The Chief CRNA will communicate frequently with the Chair of Anesthesia, the Director of Perioperative Services, and the CRNA leadership team to provide feedback and offer guidance for implementing updated strategies for the CRNAs. Significant aspects of recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and scheduling will fall under the purview of the Chief CRNA. This role requires clear and professional communication, significant organization, dynamic leadership skills, and a fundamental understanding of departmental operations.
The Chief CRNA will also provide anesthesia for various types of procedures at a Level 1 Trauma Center including, General/Vascular Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urologic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Endoscopy, EP procedures, OB/GYN Surgery, as well as other surgical procedures. CRNAs are responsible for the administration of general anesthetics, spinals, MAC anesthetics, and providing emergency airway services, as well as, respond to Trauma Codes and IVU Code Strokes. CRNA’s have the opportunity to practice at multiple venues, including our Main OR, Orthopedic OR, Women and Babies Hospital OR, Endoscopy Suite, EP LAB, and the Ambulatory Surgery Center Lancaster General.
At LGH, CRNAs also have to opportunity to precept and mentor Student Nurse Anesthetists from four regional Nurse Anesthesia Programs, including the Thomas Jefferson University Doctor of Nursing Practice program, Villanova University School of Anesthesia, Cedar Crest College School of Anesthesia, and Thomas Jefferson University School of Anesthesia.
HOURS: Full-time, varied shifts available (8, 10 & 12 hour shifts), including weekends and holidays.
Job Requirements
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse is required, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
Must be a graduate of a School of Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), and eligible to sit for initial certification exam.
Must hold a valid certification or re-certification card from the Council on Re-certification of Nurse Anesthetists of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
Must have at least five (5) years of CRNA experience, preferably in a leadership role.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Benefits At A Glance:
Medical, Dental, Vision and on-site Pharmacy plans to meet individual and family needs
100% Tuition Assistance at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (role dependent)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA) to further reduce taxable income and empower your healthcare choices
Retirement Plan savings (403b) with employer match and annual employer contribution
Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other Wellness incentives
Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.
Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.