CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide safe anesthesia care before, during, and after procedures, collaborating with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff.

The CRNA conducts pre-anesthesia assessments, develops care plans, administers general, regional, local, and sedation anesthesia, monitors patients, manages airway, provides post-anesthesia recovery, and participates in quality improvement and education.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program.
• NBCRNA certification.
• Active and unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the practicing state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments including history, exam and data review.
• Develop individualized anesthesia care plans with surgical/medical teams.
• Administer general, regional, local and sedation anesthesia as required.
• Monitor vital signs, airway, and patient status throughout procedures.
• Adjust anesthesia delivery to maintain safety and comfort.
• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care and discharge readiness.
• Respond to emergencies including airway management and resuscitation.
• Maintain accurate anesthesia documentation in patient records.
• Adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, continuing education and training.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient monitoring

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia

NBCRNA certification

RN license and APRN license in state of practice

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Summary

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) works collaboratively with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective anesthesia administration before, during, and after medical procedures. The CRNA also plays a critical role in patient assessment, education, monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery.

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) works collaboratively with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective anesthesia administration before, during, and after medical procedures. The CRNA also plays a critical role in patient assessment, education, monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, including patient history, physical examination, and evaluation of diagnostic data.
• Develop individualized anesthesia care plans in collaboration with the surgical and medical team.
• Administer general, regional, local, and sedation anesthesia techniques based on patient needs and procedural requirements.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, airway, and overall condition throughout surgical and procedural interventions.
• Adjust anesthesia delivery as needed to maintain patient safety and comfort.
• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care, including pain management, recovery assessment, and discharge readiness.
• Respond to emergency situations, including airway management, resuscitation, and crisis intervention.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of anesthesia care in patient records.
• Adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards of anesthesia practice.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and clinical training.

Reports to: Chief CRNA

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program.
• Current certification as a CRNA through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)