We are currently seeking a motivated per-diem CRNA to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing top-notch care to patients with digestive system disorder at our Cottman Endoscopy Center. The Endoscopy Center is a Center of Excellence with high daily volume of cases. Our cases range from outpatient bread-and-butter procedures such as Colonoscopy, Colon Cancer Screening, Endoscopy, and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
• Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Arrives on time and is prepared before the start of the case. Prepares patient for anesthetic and interviews the patient preoperatively.
• Collects patient data and records in the medical record system accurately and efficiently.
• Communicates with the attending anesthesiologist to gather information and discuss the patients care.
• Communicates patient progress to the appropriate care team.
• Performs approved clinical procedures (refer to delineated privileges for the position).
• Performs other duties as directed/required.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives: promoting safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Insert and maintain invasive monitoring equipment – ensure equipment is working appropriately.
• Participation in call requirements and flexibility in rotations due to changes in department needs may be necessary.
• Commitment to excellence
• Management Support

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from accredited Institution

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License (RN
• Current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certificate (CRNA)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing anesthesia, or previous experience as a CRNA.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.