CRNA

St Anthony North Hospital; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous CME allowance

Student loan assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

St Anthony North Hospital is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Westminster, Colorado. The CRNA will provide comprehensive anesthesia care including pre-anesthetic evaluations and management of anesthesia during surgeries.

This role requires exceptional clinical skills and offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and professional mentoring. Candidates must have a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nurse Anesthesia and current RN license in Colorado.

We are committed to ensuring a supportive environment focused on patient well-being and effective surgical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board-certified CRNA with current RN license in Colorado.
• Current APRN recognition in Colorado is required.
• Certification from NBCRNA necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care throughout surgical procedures.
• Conduct pre-anesthetic evaluations and collaborate on anesthesia plans.
• Administer and manage various types of anesthesia.

Skills

Clinical skills in nurse anesthesia

Compassionate patient care

Communication with medical teams

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia

Tools

Patient monitoring systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with our physician‑centric organization, you will join a dedicated team delivering top‑quality, accessible anesthesia care within the community's hospital setting. We are committed to supporting our CRNAs so you can focus entirely on patient well‑being during surgical and procedural interventions. Our comprehensive resources are designed to streamline administrative tasks and enhance your practice within this dynamic inpatient environment.

In your practice, you will engage in a flexible work schedule, typically involving dedicated inpatient shifts (e.g., call rotation models, block scheduling, or similar). You will be responsible for providing comprehensive anesthesia care, including pre‑anesthetic evaluations, formulating and executing anesthesia plans, vigilant intraoperative management, and post‑anesthetic care unit (PACU) oversight. This role demands strong clinical acumen for managing a diverse range of patient populations and surgical complexities, from routine procedures to critical emergencies. You will collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal perioperative outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board‑certified CRNA committed to upholding the highest standards of medical ethics and customary practice. You will possess exceptional clinical skills in all aspects of nurse anesthesia and a passion for providing compassionate, high‑value care to patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures.

• Comprehensive Perioperative Anesthesia Care – Be responsible for all aspects of anesthetic care, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical and procedural journey, often working collaboratively within an Anesthesia Care Team model.
• Pre‑Anesthetic Assessment & Planning – Conduct thorough pre‑anesthetic patient evaluations, optimize patient conditions, and collaborate with the Anesthesiologist to formulate individualized anesthesia plans.
• Intraoperative Anesthesia Management – Administer and manage all types of anesthesia (general, regional, local, MAC), continuously monitor physiological parameters, and respond effectively to emergent situations.
• Post‑Anesthetic Care – Oversee patient recovery in the PACU, manage pain, and address post‑anesthetic complications.
• Collaboration and Communication – Actively participate in the surgical team, communicating effectively with Anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and other specialists, and providing pertinent updates to patients and families as appropriate.
• Documentation and Quality Improvement – Accurately document all anesthetic care for patient record and billing purposes, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Education and Mentorship – Support the teaching of nursing students and other healthcare trainees as needed.

We are offering a competitive base salary guaranteed for up to three years, a generous CME allowance, sign‑on bonus, student loan assistance, a residency bonus, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Additionally, a Mentorship Program is available for professional growth and development.

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia educational program required.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado required.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) recognition in the state of Colorado required.
• Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required.
• Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association required.
• PALS and/or ATLS may be required depending on practice setting or specific credentialing requirements.

Physical Requirements: Medium Work – (Exert up to 50 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services.