Machias, Maine, CRNA Opening

CRNA Opportunity – Machias, Maine

Quick Facts for Candidate Screening

Position Type

• Full Scope CRNA
• Independent Practice Model
• Perioperative, Obstetrical, and Emergency Anesthesia Coverage

Call Requirement

• 10 days of call per month

License & Certification Requirements

Required Licensure

• Active unrestricted Maine RN license
• Active unrestricted Maine CRNA license

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Education Requirements

Required

• Master's Degree in Nurse Anesthesia

Preferred

• Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia or related field

Clinical Experience & Skills

Required Scope of Practice

• General Anesthesia
• Regional Anesthesia
• Airway Management
• Vascular Access
• Obstetrical Anesthesia
• Post-Anesthesia Care
• Emergency Response & Resuscitation

Patient Population

• Newborns
• Pediatrics
• Adults
• Obstetrical Patients

ASA Classification Experience

• ASA I–V patients

Practice Details

Specialty

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Practice Model

• Independent practice within CRNA scope
• Direct collaboration with surgeons and procedural physicians
• Reports to Chief Nursing Officer and Chief of Surgery

Additional Responsibilities

• Labor & Delivery anesthesia coverage
• Emergency airway management
• Cardiovascular and pulmonary emergency response
• Staff education and training

Ideal Candidate

Required Qualifications

• Active Maine RN and CRNA licenses
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Master's degree or higher in Nurse Anesthesia
• Strong independent practice skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience with obstetrical anesthesia
• Comfortable managing complex cases independently
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptable to a rural hospital environment

RecruitWell's Core Values:

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness