Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

K3-Innovations, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad clinical exposure across surgical settings

Supportive, collaborative anesthesia team

Structured clinical oversight

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care to Veterans. This role encompasses pre-anesthetic evaluations, anesthesia administration, and emergency response duties while working with a supportive anesthesia team. Qualified candidates will have current CRNA certification and advanced practice licensure, alongside strong clinical skills and a commitment to high-quality Veteran-centered care. Opportunities for professional autonomy within a collaborative environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations, including patient history and exams.
• Deliver all forms of anesthesia and provide post-anesthesia care.
• Mentor and guide anesthesia students and medical trainees.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop anesthesia care plans.
• Respond to emergency airway and resuscitation needs.
• Maintain accurate anesthetic records.
• Provide intraoperative and post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Communicate anesthesia risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients.
• Prepare patients and procedural areas for anesthesia administration.
• Maintain accurate and timely anesthetic records and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in Code Blue and emergency response teams, providing airway management and resuscitation.
• Serve as the primary anesthesia provider on weekends and holidays, with anesthesiologist on-call support.
• Adapt anesthesia techniques across a broad range of surgical procedures.
• Mentor and guide anesthesia students and medical trainees.

Skills

Strong clinical skills across anesthesia techniques and technologies

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience with electronic medical records

Commitment to high-quality, Veteran-centered care

Documentation in EMR

Education

Current CRNA certification

Active, unrestricted nursing and advanced practice licensure

Tools

EPIC EMR

Anesthesia equipment proficiency

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide comprehensive anesthesia care to a diverse Veteran population within a high-acuity medical center environment. This role supports surgical, procedural, and emergency services while adhering to national Joint Commission accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations, including patient history, physical examination, and data collection
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute anesthesia care plans
• Deliver all forms of anesthesia (general, regional, IV, local, topical)
• Provide intraoperative and post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Communicate anesthesia risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients
• Prepare patients and procedural areas for anesthesia administration
• Maintain accurate and timely anesthetic records and documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in Code Blue and emergency response teams, providing airway management and resuscitation
• Serve as the primary anesthesia provider on weekends and holidays, with anesthesiologist on-call support
• Adapt anesthesia techniques across a broad range of surgical procedures
• Mentor and guide anesthesia students and medical trainees
• Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe care environment at all times

Emergency & On-Call Duties

• Respond to emergency airway and resuscitation needs throughout the facility
• Administer emergency medications and fluids in accordance with Advanced Directives
• Collaborate with on-call anesthesiologists, who will be on-site within required timeframes

Qualifications

• Current CRNA certification
• Active, unrestricted nursing and advanced practice licensure
• Strong clinical skills across anesthesia techniques and technologies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with electronic medical records and documentation systems
• Commitment to high-quality, Veteran-centered care

Why This Role

• Broad clinical exposure across surgical and emergency settings
• Supportive, collaborative anesthesia team
• Structured clinical oversight with professional autonomy

5-year (Base + 4, 1-year options) Tentative first day of service: June 1, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.