CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Baptist University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our team in Mississippi. This day-shift position delivers anesthesia care for GI and endoscopic procedures in collaboration with supervising physicians and a skilled team of nurses and staff.

The role offers a predictable weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• AANA certification required; PALS within 90 days of hire.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer with limits required by the institution or State.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-anesthesia assessments including patient history, airway evaluation, and review of medications.
• Develop and carry out individualized anesthesia plans in coordination with supervising physicians.
• Administer general anesthesia and MAC as appropriate to the procedure.
• Monitor patients during procedures and manage hemodynamic and airway changes.
• Oversee recovery from anesthesia and hand off care to post-procedure staff.
• Educate patients and families on anesthesia expectations and post-procedure instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and process improvement efforts.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Nurse anesthesia program accreditation

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our team. In this day‑shift role, you will deliver anesthesia care for patients undergoing gastrointestinal and endoscopic procedures, working in collaboration with supervising physicians and a team of procedural nurses and clinical staff. Typical case types include endoscopy, colonoscopy, and EUS.

This position offers a predictable weekday schedule- no nights, weekends, holidays or call in an outpatient specialty setting. You will be part of a health system with 25 hospitals and 200 physician offices across Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with continued growth throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

• Complete pre-anesthesia assessments, including patient history, airway evaluation, and review of medications and risk factors
• Develop and carry out an individualized anesthesia plan for each patient, in coordination with the supervising physician
• Administer general anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) as appropriate to the procedure
• Monitor patients throughout each procedure and manage hemodynamic and airway changes
• Oversee recovery from anesthesia and hand off care to post‑procedure nursing staff
• Evaluate patient response to anesthesia and adjust the plan of care as needed
• Educate patients and families on anesthesia, expectations, and post‑procedure instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
• Contribute to quality, safety, and process improvement efforts that support patient care
• Take part in continuing education and stay current with professional standards
• Serve as a clinical resource and a positive presence on the care team

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by the institution or State.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• AANA certification required. Complies with any applicable state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning the advanced practice of nursing and expanded Nurse Practitioner license and certification. PALS within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Required

• PALS;RN;ACLS;CRNA

Preferred/Desired