Job Summary: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for providing safe, high-quality anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. This includes conducting pre-anesthesia assessments, developing anesthesia plans, administering anesthesia, monitoring intraoperative status, and ensuring safe recovery and postoperative pain management.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia patient assessments, including medical history, risk factors, and diagnostic results.
- Develop individualized anesthesia care plans in collaboration with the care team.
- Administer general, regional, local, or monitored anesthesia care (MAC) as clinically appropriate.
- Manage airway, ventilation, hemodynamics, and patient stability throughout procedures.
- Monitor patient responses and adjust anesthesia as needed.
- Identify, respond to, and manage anesthesia-related complications or emergencies.
- Oversee patient emergence from anesthesia and transfer to PACU or recovery area.
- Provide postoperative pain management and clinical guidance as needed.
- Accurately document all anesthesia care in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
- Maintain compliance with CMS, TJC, OSHA, and state nursing board regulations.
- Participate in quality assurance, patient safety initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and ASC leadership to support clinical workflow.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent assessment, monitoring, and emergency response abilities.
- Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.
- Proficiency in anesthesia equipment, medications, and monitoring tools.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
- Current, active RN license.
- Current CRNA certification through NBCRNA.
- Current BLS and ACLS (PALS preferred if applicable).
- Experience providing anesthesia in surgical, procedural, or ASC settings preferre
*StrideCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
