Lead CRNA: Autonomy, Mentorship & Flexible Schedule

UAB Medicine; Chelsea (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine seeks a lead nurse anesthetist to coordinate anesthesia services across diverse surgical procedures and tests. You will work under anesthesiology direction and participate in clinical instruction for nurse anesthesia students, acting as a clinical resource.

The role offers opportunities across multiple operating rooms and centers within the UAB system, with emphasis on autonomy, collaboration with surgeons, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments.
• Evaluate preoperative status and anesthetic risks.
• Administer directed anesthetics during surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Respond to critical care needs related to airway management and monitoring.
• Lead daily operations and delegate workload to ensure efficiency.
• Mentor allied health personnel and student nurse anesthetists.

Skills

CRNA practice

Education

Nurse Anesthesia program graduate

APN with CRNA specialty

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Job description

UAB Medicine seeks a lead nurse anesthetist to coordinate anesthesia services across diverse surgical procedures and tests. You will work under anesthesiology direction and participate in clinical instruction for nurse anesthesia students, acting as a clinical resource.

The role offers opportunities across multiple operating rooms and centers within the UAB system, with emphasis on autonomy, collaboration with surgeons, and ongoing professional development.