Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)-Athens Limestone-PRN

Huntsville Hospital; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse residency program

On-site training opportunities

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care across life stages and acuity levels in diverse clinical settings. The CRNA will participate in surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, and pain-management procedures, collaborating closely with perioperative teams to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.

Required qualifications include Alabama RN licensure or compact state, graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, NBCRNA

Qualifications

• RN license in Alabama or compact state.
• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• Current NBCRNA certif/recertification.
• Demonstrates clinical competency as described.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care across procedures including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain confidential patient records.
• Follow facility policies and procedures.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

CRNA clinical competency

Communication skills

Infection control

Confidential records

Policy adherence

Education

RN license in Alabama

Nurse anesthesia program graduate

NBCRNA certification

Competency in clinical duties

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications

• Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Alabama or a compact state RN License and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• Is currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• ACLS, BLS, PALS from American Heart Association
• Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population‑specific and age specific needs.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step‑down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well‑being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On‑site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al