CRNA – Up to $520K+ | Independent Practice | No Call
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Up to $520,000+ Annual Earning Potential | Independent Practice | Roanoke, VA
An established ophthalmology organization in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a skilled and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join its ophthalmic surgical team.
This exceptional opportunity offers a combination of competitive compensation, clinical autonomy, predictable scheduling, and outstanding work-life balance. The position features an independent CRNA practice model, compensation of up to $250 per hour, and potential annual earnings of approximately $291,200–$520,000+, depending on the agreed schedule, hours, and provider availability.
The CRNA will provide comprehensive anesthesia services throughout the perioperative experience, working collaboratively with experienced ophthalmic surgeons in an efficient ambulatory surgery center environment.
Position Highlights:
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Compensation up to $250 per hour
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Annual earning potential of approximately $291,200–$520,000+
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Independent CRNA practice model
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Full-time and part-time arrangements considered
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No weekend call
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No hospital call
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Guaranteed hours
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Eight weeks of paid time off
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Six paid holidays
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Company-paid malpractice coverage
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Company-paid life insurance
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Immediate health benefits
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401(k) retirement plan
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Ambulatory surgery center setting
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Collaborative, surgeon-driven clinical environment
Job Responsibilities
**Preoperative Anesthesia Care**
- Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations.
- Review patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and relevant surgical risk factors.
- Assess patient readiness and develop individualized anesthesia plans.
- Educate patients regarding anesthesia procedures, expectations, and potential risks.
**Intraoperative Anesthesia Care**
- Independently administer anesthesia within applicable scope of practice and clinical privileges.
- Monitor cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological status throughout procedures.
- Manage airway interventions and anesthesia-related emergencies.
- Administer anesthesia medications and fluids as clinically indicated.
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Maintain patient safety and appropriate anesthesia monitoring throughout surgical procedures.
**Postoperative Anesthesia Care**
- Assess patient recovery and postoperative status.
- Manage post-anesthesia concerns and complications.
- Determine readiness for safe discharge in coordination with the clinical team.
- Support continuity of perioperative care.
**Quality, Safety and Documentation**
- Perform anesthesia equipment and safety checks.
- Maintain compliance with applicable clinical standards and protocols.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and timely anesthesia documentation.
- Collaborate with ophthalmic surgeons and other clinical team members to support efficient surgical care.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia educational program.
- Current National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) certification.
- Active Virginia RN/APRN licensure or eligibility to obtain the required Virginia credentials.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Strong knowledge of anesthesia pharmacology.
- Excellent airway management and perioperative assessment skills.
- Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment within applicable scope and privileges.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and patient safety skills.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience in an ambulatory surgery center environment.
- Previous independent CRNA practice experience.
- Ophthalmic surgery or ophthalmic anesthesia experience.
- Outpatient procedural anesthesia experience.
- Experience in a high-volume surgical environment.
Working Hours
Employment Permanent
Schedule Full-time or part-time considered
Hours Guaranteed hours; exact commitment to be confirmed
Weekend call None
Hospital call None
Weekend responsibilities Advertised as none
Hospital rounding None
Inpatient coverage None
Paid time off 8 weeks
Paid holidays 6
Skills
2. Ophthalmic Anesthesia
3. Independent Anesthesia Practice
4. Perioperative Patient Management
5. Airway Management
6. Anesthesia Pharmacology
7. Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
8. Intraoperative Monitoring and Patient Safety