Lead CRNA: Autonomy, Growth, Flexible Scheduling

UAB Medicine; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Lead Nurse Anesthetist to coordinate anesthesia services for diverse surgical procedures and diagnostic tests. You will provide clinical guidance under the direction of an anesthesiologist and participate in instruction of nurse anesthesia students at UAB St. Vincent’s facilities.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with surgeons, and a commitment to patient safety across multiple operating rooms and centers.”

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program and two (2) years of related experience required.

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.
• Adminsisters 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Nurse Anesthesia Program

Job description

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Lead Nurse Anesthetist to coordinate anesthesia services for diverse surgical procedures and diagnostic tests. You will provide clinical guidance under the direction of an anesthesiologist and participate in instruction of nurse anesthesia students at UAB St. Vincent’s facilities.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with surgeons, and a commitment to patient safety across multiple operating rooms and centers.”