CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia services for surgical patients and to participate in the training of student nurse anesthetists. The role requires Nebraska CRNA licensure upon hire and active RN licensure in Nebraska or a compact state, with adherence to OR rules and CRNA call assignments.

Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail are essential, as is a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care across age

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) with nursing experience.
• Ability to identify potential situations of abuse.
• Computer competency to work with patient information systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of age-specific needs from pediatric to geriatric patients.
• CRNA license in Nebraska upon hire date; RN license in Nebraska or compact state.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or ADN with nursing experience

Tools

Patient information system

Job description

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!

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.

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.

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.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.