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SHIFT:Day (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview
This role is a member of the anesthesiology care team which administers anesthesia to patients.

All case assignment is determined by an Anesthesiologist by demonstrating the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide anesthesia care appropriate to the neonatal, pediatric and adolescent population. This role implements the mission, vision, and values of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd. This role participates in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement by identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of The Children Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and Children's Anesthesiology Associates, Ltd.

What you will do
Patient Management - Anesthesiology
All performed under the direct supervision of an attending Anesthesiologist
Pre-anesthetic evaluation, determination of appropriateness of preparation and physical status of patient for anesthesia and operation as scheduled, physical exam, appropriate lab and radiological studies as indicated, and discussion of anesthesia management and risks
Conduct of general, regional, or local anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care in appropriate locations, including:
selection, ordering, and administration of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and other adjuvant drugs
monitoring and support of vital functions, including but not limited to, management of ventilation and administration of fluids and blood products
ordering and administration of potent analgesics and sedatives to control pain in the perioperative period
Airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Vascular access by percutaneous techniques as required, including arterial cannulation and catheterization of central veins, pulmonary arteries, and internal jugular veins
Provision of post-anesthetic care including:
Airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Determination of recovery from anesthesia including level of consciousness, cardiopulmonary stability, and recovery from neuromuscular blockade
Level of surveillance required by the patient's condition
Approval of patient discharge from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit
This section for those with privileges in Cardiac Anesthesia:
Conduct of general and regional anesthesia, including the selection and administration of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and other adjuvant drugs and monitoring and support of vital functions for:
cardiothoracic procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass closed cardiac procedures
catheterization lab procedures in patients with pulmonary hypertension institution of ECMO, Ventricular Assist Devices
Vascular access by arterial cut down
Education Qualifications
Master's Degree Nursing Required
Doctorate Nursing Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
Must be able to work flexible schedule.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) - upon hire - Required or
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) - upon hire - Required and
Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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