CRNA, UPMC Somerset

CRNA – UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA

UPMC Somerset’s Anesthesiology Department is hiring a full-time CRNA to join our team in Somerset, PA. This call-taking position offers rotating 24-, 10-, and 8-hour shifts, a broad case mix, and the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care. Sign-on bonus eligible.

Why Join UPMC Somerset?

• Full-time CRNA opportunity with rotating 24-, 10-, and 8-hour shifts
• Five operating rooms plus a cystoscopy suite
• Diverse case mix including general surgery, podiatry, cataracts, GYN, dental, and ENT
• High-volume pediatric dental and ENT patient population
• Supportive team environment within UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine

What UPMC Offers

• Competitive compensation, including base pay, merit, and premium pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Retirement program, paid time off, wellness programs, and paid parental leave
• Career growth and professional development within a leading health care organization

Purpose

The CRNA provides anesthesia care in collaboration with the supervising or medically directing physician and follows Department of Anesthesiology standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. This role includes pre-anesthetic evaluation, anesthesia administration, patient monitoring, post-anesthesia care, and peri-anesthesia clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality anesthesia care across the perioperative continuum
• Monitor patient response to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents and communicate concerns promptly
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, operating room staff, and care team members
• Support quality improvement, documentation, compliance, and education of new CRNAs, GRNAs, and SRNAs

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia education program required. Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws required. Master's degree preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. Board Certified, Recertified or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire.

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. Board Certified, Recertified or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. AHA-approved ACLS/PALS certifications as required by institution of employ upon hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran