Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Lexington Medical Center

UCHealth; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth seeks a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for its Lexington facility. The CRNA will provide anesthesia for patients while participating in a supportive environment dedicated to health care excellence. Competitive benefits include sign-on incentives and comprehensive PTO options.

Benefits

Generous PTO of 25 days/year

CME Reimbursement up to $2,500

Flexible work schedule options

Retirement contributions up to 6%

Relocation assistance up to $7,500

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Certified or Recertified as a Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board.
• Current CPR Certification - ACLS, BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia during inpatient procedures.
• Mentor Student Nurse Anesthetists.
• Collaborate with the medical team for patient care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical competency

Decision-making

Education

Graduated from an Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program

Master's Degree or Higher

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Explore an exciting opportunity with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Lexington Medical Center as we eagerly welcome a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our dynamic Anesthesia Team in Lexington, NC.

What We Offer:

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedule options -we offer multiple 12-hour shift options, hybrid 12-hour & 8-hour shifts, and weekend options!
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and up to 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 6% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Sign-On Bonus: Offering up to $100,000 in recruitment incentives; provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy up to $7,500 in relocation assistance, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements
• SRNA Education Assistance: Providing monthly educational assistance payments of up to $12,000 for Student Anesthetists during their final year of school, given the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Work in a Collaborative & Supportive Environment:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Lexington Medical Center in North Carolina stands as a premier healthcare institution, dedicated to delivering top-notch medical services to the local community. With cutting-edge facilities and a devoted healthcare team, we seamlessly merge the resources of being a part of a larger health system with the personalized care of a small community hospital. Our mission is centered on ensuring patient well-being and satisfaction, making us a trusted partner in the pursuit of optimal health.

Lexington, NC Offers a Rich Quality of Life:

Nestled in the heart of the Piedmont-Triad in North Carolina, and just a short drive from the bigger cities of Winston-Salem and Greensboro, Lexington is celebrated as the BBQ capital of the world. Renowned for its slow-cooked perfection, the town offers an authentic taste of southern barbecue, with numerous establishments showcasing its flavorful tradition. Beyond its culinary fame, Lexington charms with a welcoming community and rolling countryside, creating a unique blend of small-town warmth and savory delights.

Beyond its barbecue fame, Lexington exudes small-town charm, inviting residents and visitors to explore its welcoming community and historic roots. Whether you're looking to savor the distinctive flavors of Lexington's barbecue or immersing yourself in the warm hospitality of this charming town, Lexington, NC, promises an experience that blends the best of Southern cuisine with the comfort of a tight-knit community.

What You'll Do:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the CRNA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, providing anesthesia using safe and quality techniques during Inpatient Procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Potential for and encouraged to precept Student Nurse Anesthetists - opportunity to mentor and assess these medical students.
2. Uses medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan to ensure peri-operative and anesthesia care, being sensitive to co-morbidities and age & developmental guidelines.
3. Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care; Uphold patient safety, drive quality improvement, and promote infection prevention within job responsibilities and initiatives.
4. Document and maintain patient records in compliance with hospital standards, ensuring confidentiality.
5. Maintain scheduling flexibility, readiness, and punctuality to deliver timely patient care.
6. Exhibit professionalism through teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to ongoing professional development
7. Contribute to cost containment efforts by conserving resources.
8. Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

CRNA Requirements:

• Graduation of an Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program, Master's Degree or Higher Required.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing + Currently Certified or Recertified to practice as a Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board
• Current CPR Certification - ACLS, BLS
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency within the scope of granted privileges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse clinical teams.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always