CRNA: Autonomous Day-Shift Anesthesia Lead

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Iowa seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide safe, patient‑centered anesthesia care under medical direction. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, collaboration with anesthesiologists, and autonomous practice within policy.

Requirements include an active Iowa CRNA license, ACLS within 6 months, and 1–3 years of experience preferred. This on‑site position supports Mercy’s Cedar Rapids area services and patient‑focused care philosophy.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• ACLS training within 6 months of start date required.
• Active Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist license in Iowa required.
• 1–3 years of CRNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under medical direction, including histories, exams, medications, and anesthesia-related duties.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat medical or surgical conditions; document findings.
• Perform intra‑procedural anesthesia management and monitoring; post‑anesthesia care.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Licensure to practice CRNA (Iowa)

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Iowa seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide safe, patient‑centered anesthesia care under medical direction. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, collaboration with anesthesiologists, and autonomous practice within policy.

Requirements include an active Iowa CRNA license, ACLS within 6 months, and 1–3 years of experience preferred. This on‑site position supports Mercy’s Cedar Rapids area services and patient‑focused care philosophy.