CRNA — Expert Anesthesia & Airway Management

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System in Weirton, WV is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care across general, regional, and monitored cases. You will work closely with supervising physicians, perform pre-anesthetic evaluations, and ensure patient safety throughout induction, maintenance, and emergence.

The role requires WV RN licensure and NBCRNA board certification/recertification, with responsibilities spanning airway management, IV access, monitoring,

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in WV or applicable state.
• Board certification or recertification by NBCRNA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety at all times.
• Maintain airway management and familiarity with airway adjuncts.
• Work within delineated clinical privileges.
• Minimize infection risks for patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Participate in pre-anesthetic evaluation and agent selection.
• Perform anesthesia techniques: IV access, arterial punctures, intubation/extubation.
• Monitor patient response and alert surgeon/anesthesiologist to issues.
• Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia.
• Administer fluids and blood products as appropriate.
• Document anesthesia care accurately.
• Perform safety checks on anesthesia equipment and prepare supplies.
• Review informed consent and verify surgical site; participate in SBAR and pause.
• Communicate effectively with perioperative team.
• Provide anesthesia in emergencies when needed.
• Teach and evaluate new staff and trainees.
• Manage controlled substances per policy and law.
• Maintain professionalism.

Skills

Airway management

Patient safety

Critical care

Education

Registered Nurse license WV or applicable state

Board certified or recertified by NBCRNA

Job description

West Virginia University Health System in Weirton, WV is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care across general, regional, and monitored cases. You will work closely with supervising physicians, perform pre-anesthetic evaluations, and ensure patient safety throughout induction, maintenance, and emergence.

The role requires WV RN licensure and NBCRNA board certification/recertification, with responsibilities spanning airway management, IV access, monitoring,