CRNA: Expert Anesthesia Leader & Patient Advocate

Baptist Memorial Health; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide clinical anesthesia services under physician supervision. The role includes administering anesthesia for surgical procedures, obstetrics, and other procedures, with responsibilities across patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and education.

The CRNA will collaborate with MDs and anesthesia teams, ensuring patient safety, adherence to protocols, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be insurable by medical malpractice insurer for required limits.
• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• PALS; RN; ACLS; CRNA required.
• AANA certification required; comply with state nursing practice rules.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops a plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Provides leadership.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of accredited nurse anesthesia program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide clinical anesthesia services under physician supervision. The role includes administering anesthesia for surgical procedures, obstetrics, and other procedures, with responsibilities across patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and education.

The CRNA will collaborate with MDs and anesthesia teams, ensuring patient safety, adherence to protocols, and ongoing professional development.