Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Mount Nittany Medical Center is a growing and financially stable non-profit healthcare system in State College, PA seeking (CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in State College, Pennsylvania the home of Penn State University.     

Opportunity Details

• Hospital Employed position (Full-time, Part-time and Wage payroll opportunities)
• Shift Available: 8,10,and 12 hours
• CRNA Call: 3^rd call with call ins averaging less than 1 per week
• Collegial atmosphere, Supportive, exceptional, executive leadership team 

Practice Information

• Case load includes: General Surgery, Orthopedics (general and spine), Urology, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Pain Management, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology and Health Pediatrics (No Heads or Hearts)
• 12 OR’s in Main OR, 4 OR's at a Surgery Center, 4 Endoscopy suites, and a C-section suite.
• Anesthesia Care Team model 100% of the time
• Join a vibrant group of 11 Anesthesiologists and 20 CRNAs

Incentives / Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary Compensation based on experience starting at $189,000 up to $240,000
• Quality/Productivity Bonus $5,000 available annually
• Comprehensive Benefit Package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability, malpractice insurance, pension, and CME/Dues allowance
• Vacation: 6 Weeks and 6 Holiday(s) annually
• Sign-on bonus of $20,000 available
• Relocation Assistance available
• Not-for-profit hospital status: Qualifies for Government Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Mount Nittany Health System is comprised of the Mount Nittany Medical Center, a 260-bed acute care facility both inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services.  The hospital is a growing and thriving facility offering unparalleled patient-focused care.

About State College:

State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. In fact State College has recently been named the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6th best city in the U.S. to raise children. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstates 80 and 99.

• Money Magazine has ranked State College as one of the best places to live.
• Psychology Today ranked State College the lowest stress community in America
• Kiplinger Washington picked State College as one of the strongest growth areas in the mid-Atlantic

For more information, please visit www.mountnittany.org.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Education

1) Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing.
2) Master’s degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.

Experience

1) One year’s experience working in an acute care environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1) Knowledgeable regarding controlled substance policies in accordance with Federal and State laws.
2) Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
3) Serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers.
4) Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1) Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

2) Board Certified, Recertified or eligible by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
3) Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
4) Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years.
5) After six months from the hire/transfer date, meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and renews PALS every two years.