Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pharmacy benefits

Discretionary annual bonuses

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Resources for employee well-being

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role requires providing anesthesia care across various clinical settings, ensuring effective and safe anesthesia services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and must complete a COA-accredited nurse anesthesia program. The compensation is competitive with a salary range of $290,000 and includes various benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver anesthesia care preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
• Monitor patient status continuously during anesthesia.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Anesthesia principles

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

COA-accredited graduate-level nurse anesthesia program

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Certifications & Licenses

• 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 ability to receive within 30–60 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (hospital‑provided BLS acceptable).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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

Salary Range: $290,000 – $290,000. Total compensation includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, 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 well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.