Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
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Job description
Annual Salary: $240k-$265k (varies depending on years of experience)
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate CRNA to join a high-performing anesthesia team within a respected healthcare facility. This role involves delivering safe and effective anesthesia care across a wide range of surgical and procedural settings, while working in close coordination with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer various types of anesthesia including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care using techniques such as IV sedation, inhalation agents, spinal/epidural blocks, and peripheral nerve blocks.
- Conduct thorough preoperative evaluations, including review of patient history, labs, and imaging to assess anesthesia risks.
- Monitor patients throughout procedures, adjusting anesthetic levels and managing vital signs, ventilation, and fluid status.
- Provide airway management and emergency support, including intubation and use of advanced airway devices.
- Ensure smooth postoperative recovery by managing pain, nausea, and other anesthesia-related effects.
- Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to optimize patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of anesthesia plans, intraoperative events, and recovery notes.
- Participate in ongoing quality assurance efforts, including case reviews and protocol refinement.
- Educate patients and families on anesthesia procedures, risks, and recovery expectations.
- Stay current with advancements in anesthesia practices, pharmacology, and equipment.
- Support training and mentorship of new CRNAs or students, when applicable.
- Comply with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
Requirements:
- Graduate degree in Nurse Anesthesia (Master’s or DNP)
- Certified by the NBCRNA (National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists)
- Active RN license in the applicable state
- Prior experience in critical care nursing (ICU, ED, etc.) before anesthesia training
- Strong clinical judgment and proficiency in anesthesia techniques and pharmacology
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
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