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Clinical Coordinator Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

At Geisinger, our people contribute to fostering an inspiring and supportive team where you can begin or continue your career. As a CRNA, you’ll be empowered to pursue your expertise across our various specialty teams such as cardiac, neonatal, and OB in our community hospitals or surgical centers. A CRNA role with Geisinger provides you with the unique opportunity to select the region that’s best suited to your clinical skillset, so you can thrive – professionally and personally. At the end of the day, your reward is knowing you’ve made a positive difference in the lives of our patients, our members, and our communities.

Job Summary

Works collaboratively with all anesthesia staff and department employees. Coordinates department activities in at least one of the following areas: Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, Epic, or Performance Improvement.

Job Duties

• Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations to staff in the Anesthesia Department.
• Participates in the formulation of CRNA policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments; communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitor and staff members.
• Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching and educational opportunities.
• Communicates significant issues on units to Chief CRNA in a timely manner.
• Assists Chief CRNA by carrying out the process improvement plan and educational plan with staff completing documentation of remediation.
• Provides education for new products, equipment, and procedures in collaboration with the equipment coordinator.
• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
• Reviews employee performance and completes periodic and annual evaluations.
• Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching and educational activities.
• Establishes, teaches, and evaluates professional development activities.
• Coordinates the activities associated with Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, and Epic or Performance Improvement.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Responsibilities