Anesthesia - CRNA - Full Time

Job description

Position Highlights
• No night, weekend, or on-call responsibilities.
• New graduates are welcome and supported within a collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Primary surgical specialties include gastroenterology, ophthalmology, plastics, general surgery, ENT, gynecology, podiatry, and pain management.

Position Summary
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides safe, high-quality anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures. This role performs pre-anesthesia evaluations, develops individualized anesthesia plans, administers anesthetics, and monitors patient responses throughout the perioperative process. CRNAs work collaboratively within a free-standing outpatient surgery and GI center, supporting a positive patient experience and high standard of care.

Primary Responsibilities
• Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
• Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care based on patient and procedural needs.
• Monitor patients intraoperatively and adjust anesthetic levels and medications as clinically indicated.
• Perform required invasive procedures, including peripheral IV starts and related anesthesia-specific tasks.
• Ensure anesthesia equipment, medications, and supplies are prepared, available, and functioning properly.
• Accurately document anesthesia assessments, interventions, medications, and intraoperative monitoring.
• Provide patient and family education related to anesthesia and perioperative expectations.
• Collaborate with the surgical care team and respond appropriately to intraoperative or perioperative emergencies following established protocols.

Education & Experience
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and an accredited nurse anesthesia program required.
• Current Tennessee RN license and APN certification required.
• Current certification through NBCRNA required.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of CRNA experience preferred

Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and patient monitoring.
• Ability to evaluate patient health status and respond effectively to changes during procedures.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and basic computer applications.

Working Conditions
• Work is primarily performed in a clinical setting and involves frequent in-person communication with patients and staff.
• The role involves continuous engagement and interaction with others and may involve occasional or frequent interruptions.
• The work environment reflects typical conditions found in a medical practice, including exposure to standard clinical equipment, patient interactions, and administrative workflows.
• There is potential exposure to common medical practice conditions, including communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and chemical substances.
• Physical demands include walking, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, assisting patients, and prolonged periods of sitting.
• The position may also involve occasional stress due to multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.

Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and compliance with health and immunization requirements (if applicable). This position requires strict adherence to confidentiality and data privacy standards. Employment is at-will and does not constitute a contract. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

• No night, weekend, or on-call responsibilities.
• Six (6) weeks of paid time off, plus seven (7) paid holidays, including Christmas Eve and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
• Annual support for continuing education, including $1,500 for tuition and full coverage of licensure and professional dues (AANA & NBCRNA).