CRNA: Collaborative Anesthesia Leader with Flexible Hours

Ochsner Health; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to administer anesthesia for surgical, obstetric, and other procedures under physician supervision. Collaboration with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff ensures patient safety and quality care.

Master's in nurse anesthesia, LA APRN license, AANA certification, and BCLS required; must be able to work flexible hours including on-call, weekends, and holidays. Emphasis on documentation, privacy, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a school of nurse anesthesia (AANA accredited).
• Certified as an APRN in Louisiana.
• AANA certification mandatory; BCLS certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; data entry proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Documents patient procedures and incidents.
• Assesses patient before, during, and after administering anesthesia.
• Administers anesthesia following accepted practice techniques.
• Acts as liaison to surgeons, anesthesiologists, staff, patients and families.
• Participates in department quality assurance initiatives and professional development.
• Adapts approach to diverse patient populations and maintains privacy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Data entry

Patient safety focus

Education

Master's degree in nurse anesthesia

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to administer anesthesia for surgical, obstetric, and other procedures under physician supervision. Collaboration with residents, fellows, attendings, and staff ensures patient safety and quality care.

Master's in nurse anesthesia, LA APRN license, AANA certification, and BCLS required; must be able to work flexible hours including on-call, weekends, and holidays. Emphasis on documentation, privacy, and compliance.