Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $100,000

Relocation bonus available

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia care at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The role includes delivering safe anesthesia to diverse ages, collaborating with surgical teams, and floating between sites as needed.

The position requires NBCRNA certification, current RN licensure in the state, and ACLS/BLS/PALS per policy, with orientation to begin promptly.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN, MSN, DNP, or graduate diploma; NBCRNA certification; state RN licensure.
• Orientation: four to six week orientation with preceptor.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure; NBCRNA certification; current CRNA endorsement; ACLS/BLS/PALS per NH policy.
• Additional Skills: Modify anesthetic plans; operate across case types; handle under stress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anesthesia care from pediatrics to geriatric patients.
• Administer anesthetics for diverse procedures.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and teams.
• Adjust plans based on patient status.
• Practice independently within CRNA scope.
• Float between sites as needed.

Skills

CRNA knowledge

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Education

BSN/MSN/DNP or graduate diploma

NBCRNA certification

RN licensure (state)

Job description

What We Offer

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Sign on Bonus: Up to $100,000, relocation bonus available

Location: Forsyth Medical Center

Forsyth Medical Center has 17 main ORs with a variety of service lines to include: General, Gynecology, Urology, Da Vinci Robotic, Ortho, Neuro, Spines, Vascular, Hearts and Lungs. Forsyth Medical Center also covers more than 12 NORA Sites outside of the main OR, which include ERCP, Bronchoscopy, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, MRI, CT, EP lab and Cardiac Noninvasive Lab.

Team members must regularly participate in all main OR Anesthesia and NORA cases. Additionally, team members will make up designated specialty teams such as Cardiac, Neuro, and neonatal teams.

Must participate in call coverage if part of the facility scheduling model. Team member participates in at least one department committee and/or department project once per fiscal year. All team members will practice within the full scope of their CRNA privileges.

What You'll Do

• Deliver safe and effective anesthesia care to pediatrics through geriatric populations
• Administer anesthetics for a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical teams
• Adjust anesthetic plans as needed based on changing patient status
• Practice independently within full CRNA scope of privileges
• Float between sites based on staffing needs and patient volume

What We’re Looking For

• Education: BSN, MSN, DNP, and/or graduate diploma level certification required. Graduate from both an Accredited School of Nursing and School of Nurse Anesthesia. Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA) as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and recognized by the state of practice as a CRNA. Must meet minimum continuing education requirements every four years of the NBCRNA, required.
• Experience: Previous experience is not necessary. Four to six week orientation period (working with preceptor) is required. Orientation period will depend on previous experience and clinical skills.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. Current CRNA endorsement in appropriate state, required. NBCRNA certification, required. ACLS certification within NH policy, required. BLS certification within NH policy, required. PALS certification within NH policy, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Must have extensive knowledge of current anesthetic agents, techniques, drugs and equipment. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify the anesthetic plan of care suitable to patient age. Must have considerable ability to make independent decisions, sometimes under stress, and to maintain a professional demeanor with patients, coworkers and physicians. Must be able to provide anesthesia care for all case types (excluding specialty teams such as heart and neonatal teams)

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

179351