Lead CRNA: Autonomy, Flexible Schedule & PSLF Perks

UAB Medicine; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to lead anesthesia services under the direction of an anesthesiologist for diverse surgical procedures at the UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham campus.

This role includes clinical instruction of nurse anesthesia students, mentorship of staff, and ensuring safe, efficient operating room coverage across multiple specialties.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program and two years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and procedures.
• Evaluates patients preoperatively to assess the physical status and anesthetic risks and prepares for anesthetic treatment.
• Administers medically directed anesthetics during surgical obstetric, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Responds to critical patient care needs related to invasive monitoring, IV access and airway management.
• Conducts pre and post-anesthesia evaluation including explanation of plan, obtaining informed consent and follow-up on any post-operative complication.
• Leads daily operations. Ensures adequate staff coverage; communicates and delegates workload assignments to ensure maximum efficiency. Participates in employee evaluations. Serves as a clinical resource to other staff. Mentors and coaches allied health personnel and student nurse anesthetists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program

Job description

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to lead anesthesia services under the direction of an anesthesiologist for diverse surgical procedures at the UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham campus.

This role includes clinical instruction of nurse anesthesia students, mentorship of staff, and ensuring safe, efficient operating room coverage across multiple specialties.