CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist

Nebraska Medicine; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a CRNA to provide anesthesia services for surgical patients and participate in training student nurse anesthetists within a collaborative team.

The role requires current Nebraska CRNA and Nebraska RN licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, and a strong background across general, regional anesthesia and IV sedation. Expect on-call duties and strict adherence to OR protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) with 25 years nursing experience required.
• Ability to identify potential situations of abuse required.
• Computer competency to include working with patient information system required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of managing age-specific needs of patients from pediatric to geriatric required.
• Knowledge or training in anesthesia care for solid organ transplants (excluding heart and lung) required.
• Capability in Anesthesia Care Team approach required.
• Proficient in general, regional anesthesia and IV sedation required.
• Current CRNA license in Nebraska upon hire date required.
• RN license in Nebraska or compact state required.
• BLS (AHA endorsed, effective 2023 or later) required.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services vital to safety and comfort of surgical patients.
• Participate in training of student nurse anesthetists rotating through the department.
• Follow all operating room, department, and hospital rules and regulations.
• Fully participate in CRNA call assignments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to identify abuse

Education

BSN or ADN with 25 years nursing experience

Tools

Electronic patient information system

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Provide anesthesia services that are vital to the safety and comfort of surgical patients of the organization. Participate in the training of student nurse anesthetists rotating through the department. Follow all operating room, department, and hospital rules and regulations. Fully participate in all Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) call assignments.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Provide anesthesia services that are vital to the safety and comfort of surgical patients of the organization. Participate in the training of student nurse anesthetists rotating through the department. Follow all operating room, department, and hospital rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) OR Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) with 25 years of nursing experience required.
• Ability to identify potential situations of abuse required.
• Computer competency to include working with patient information system required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Knowledge and capability of managing age-specific needs of patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric required.
• Knowledge or training in managing anesthesia care for solid organ transplants (excluding heart and lung transplantation) required.
• Capability in an Anesthesia Care Team approach required.
• Proficient in general anesthesia, regional anesthesia and I.V. sedation required.
• Currently licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in the state of Nebraska upon hire date required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Nebraska or compact state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the operating room working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) preferred.
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.