Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Keystone Distinction Group; East Chicago (IN); Hybrid; USD 185,976 - 206,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary offers

Contract bonuses

Sign-on bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b) opportunities

Exceptional CME funds

Licensure reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a full-time, permanent position in East Chicago, IN. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a tech-forward environment, supporting a variety of anesthesia areas. Responsibilities include conducting pre-anesthetic assessments, developing care plans, managing patients during procedures, and collaborating with medical teams. Applicants must possess a current state RN license and board certification. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, relocation assistance, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program.
• Current state registered nurse license.
• Current state advanced practice nurse prescriber license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document a pre-anesthetic assessment.
• Develop an appropriate anesthesia care plan based on patient history.
• Select, obtain, and administer the anesthetic and adjuvant drugs.
• Manage patient airway and pulmonary status.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
• Provide post-anesthesia follow-up care.
• Support 28 ORs and Non-Operating Room Anesthesia areas.
• Manage a daily patient volume of 2 to 10 cases.
• Participate in a 1 weekend per month call rotation.
• Utilize AI-functionality within the Epic EMR system.
• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Current state registered nurse license

Current state advanced practice nurse prescriber license

Board Certified or Board Eligible by the National Board of Certification

Current ACLS and BLS certifications

Proficiency with Epic EMR systems

Education

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program

Tools

Epic EMR systems

Job description

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (1099 also available) | Monday – Friday, 7am-3:30pm with an evening, weekend and holiday on-call rotation

Compensation: Permanent hourly rate: $135.00 - $150.00 | 1099 hourly rate: $250.00

Location: East Chicago, IN

Relocation Assistance available

Join a well-established and expanding healthcare provider in Northwest Indiana that actively prioritizes physician well‑being and a sustainable work‑life balance. This full‑time position offers the unique opportunity to design your practice around your professional goals within a premier, tech‑forward environment, distinguished as one of the few HIMSS Stage VII facilities in the country.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document a pre‑anesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient
  • Call Rotation: CRNAs act as a second call to the Anesthesiologists. Typically, here for a case if there is more than 1 OR running after 3:30pm on the weekdays; or if this occurs on the weekends. We do our best to try not to schedule any electric cases past 3:30pm. When fully staffed, there is a weeknight and weekend rotation amongst 3 CRNAs. The schedules are monthly.
• Develop an appropriate anesthesia care plan based on patient history and surgical needs
• Select, obtain, and administer the anesthetic, adjuvant, and accessory drugs and fluids
• Manage patient airway and pulmonary status using masks, endotracheal intubation, or mechanical ventilation
• Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting and administering medications
• Provide post‑anesthesia follow‑up care and evaluate patient response to anesthesia
• Support 28 ORs and Non‑Operating Room Anesthesia areas including 7 GI suites, Cath Labs, and IR
• Manage a daily patient volume of 2 to 10 cases depending on complexity
• Participate in a 1 weekend per month call rotation
• Utilize AI‑functionality within the Epic EMR system for inpatient and outpatient documentation
• Maintain compliance with HIMSS Stage VII standards for digital medical record sophistication
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary team
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols and infection control standards
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program
• Current state registered nurse license
• Current state advanced practice nurse prescriber license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficiency with Epic EMR systems preferred

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary offers (negotiable – MGMA guidelines)
• Contract bonuses off of RVU’s and quality metrics
• Sign‑on bonus (negotiable)
• Relocation reimbursement (negotiable)
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans included
• 403(b) opportunities including employer match
• Exceptional CME funds -$2,000
• Licensure reimbursement: license, CSR, DEA, Dues/Subscriptions
• Flexible time off

Open to H-1B applicants who meet all federal requirements and possess an unrestricted Indiana medical license

Competitive compensation package aligned with current MGMA benchmarks; final salary is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's professional experience and qualifications