Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 261,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous total compensation package

Career advancement opportunities

401(k) retirement savings match

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia care across various clinical setups. This role involves delivering safe, effective anesthesia services and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN and complete an accredited nurse anesthesia program, with requisite certifications like ACLS and PALS. The compensation for this role is projected at $290,000.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts RN license or eligibility to obtain.
• Certification by NBCRNA or in process.
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anesthesia care preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop anesthesia care plans.
• Monitor patient status continuously during anesthesia.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability

Team-oriented collaboration

Exceptional critical thinking skills

Knowledge of anesthesia principles

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Completion of COA-accredited graduate-level nurse anesthesia program

Tools

Anesthesia technology

Electronic medical records systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care across a variety of clinical settings within Boston Medical Center. This role is responsible for delivering safe, effective anesthesia services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards.

Position Details

Position: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Department: Anesthesia
Schedule: Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Deliver anesthesia care preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively in accordance with institutional policies.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
• Monitor patient status continuously during anesthesia and respond to changes as needed.
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to ensure high‑quality patient care.
• Accurately document anesthesia procedures and patient responses.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in medical student, SRNA, and resident clinical education.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program and completion of a COA‑accredited graduate‑level nurse anesthesia program required. No prior work experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years clinical nursing experience, ideally in a critical care or acute care setting.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Active, unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain.
• Massachusetts CRNA licensure or eligibility to apply.
• Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), or in process.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or able to receive within 30–60 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (hospital‑provided BLS acceptable).

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Preferred

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong clinical judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Team‑oriented with a focus on collaboration in high‑acuity environments.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional development.
• Exceptional critical thinking, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities, particularly in high‑pressure situations.
• In‑depth knowledge of anesthesia principles, techniques, medications, and equipment.
• Proficiency in utilizing anesthesia technology, monitoring devices, and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals and interact with patients and their families.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of current anesthesia practices, research, and advancements.

Compensation Range

$290,000 - $290,000

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensure as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market‑competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans