Lead CRNA: Autonomy, Mentorship & Flexible Hours

UAB Medicine; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a lead Nurse Anesthetist to coordinate the provision of anesthesia services at our Birmingham facilities. The role supports diverse surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, and cardiac cath procedures, with opportunities to mentor students and staff.

An APN-CRNA certification, ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required and experience in anesthesia is essential. The position emphasizes autonomy in a team with surgeons and anesthesiologists, offering a collaborative environment,

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.
• 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

Nurse Anesthesia Program graduate

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a lead Nurse Anesthetist to coordinate the provision of anesthesia services at our Birmingham facilities. The role supports diverse surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, and cardiac cath procedures, with opportunities to mentor students and staff.

An APN-CRNA certification, ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required and experience in anesthesia is essential. The position emphasizes autonomy in a team with surgeons and anesthesiologists, offering a collaborative environment,