Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Level III

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus and Relocation

Job summary

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a CRNA Level III to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care for a diverse patient population in a tertiary center.

Join a trauma-focused, multidisciplinary anesthesia team with NORA sites and frequent coverage across ORs, ASCs, and HOPDs. Requires NBCRNA, state CRNA endorsement, and ongoing CE credits; ACLS/BLS/PALS per NH policy.

Qualifications

• Proficient in current anesthetic agents, techniques, drugs and equipment.
• Ability to modify anesthetic plans for patient age and condition.
• Capable of independent decision-making under pressure; maintain professionalism.
• Ability to provide anesthesia care for all case types (excluding Heart/Neonatal specialty teams).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional anesthesia care to a wide age range from pediatric to geriatric.
• Work in a tertiary medical center with multispecialty trauma services and NORA sites.
• Support ASCs, HOPDs, and community medical centers as directed by leadership.
• Participate in department committees and/or projects at least once per fiscal year.
• Maintain all CRNA privileges within scope.

Skills

Anesthesia knowledge

Independent decisions

Patient care across ages

Stress management

Education

BSN/MSN/DNP

Job description

What We Offer

Position: CRNA III

Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Schedule: Full Time- 40 hours per week

Sign On Bonus and Relocation available

Join the Anesthesiology team at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC), a leading regional medical center serving southeastern North Carolina and home to the area’s only NC-designated Level II Trauma Center. With more than 800 beds, NHRMC provides the clinical complexity of a tertiary medical center while offering the lifestyle and community of coastal Wilmington.

What You'll Do

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Level III provides professional, competent anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients, from pediatric up to geriatric population, requiring surgical, obstetrical, and other anesthesia services. In addition, the CRNA Level III utilizes skills obtained through additional training, education and/or experience in the provision of anesthesia care to patients who present with complex and unique anesthetic requirements. Works primarily in a Tertiary Medical Center with Multispecialty Trauma Services & multiple NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) sites and provides needed coverage to ASCs, HOPDs, and Community Medical Centers as directed by NH Anesthesia Leadership. 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. This role is a non-exempt role.

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.