Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides the full spectrum of anesthesia services independently, without anesthesiologist supervision, in alignment with Kansas state scope of practice laws. Working in a rural critical access environment, the CRNA supports inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and procedural care across a variety of clinical departments. This advanced practice nurse plays a vital role in ensuring safe, evidence-based, and compassionate anesthesia delivery for surgical and procedural patients.Duties may include but are not limited to:· Independently evaluate patients preoperatively to determine appropriate anesthesia plans.· Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care across multiple specialties.· Perform and manage airway techniques, including endotracheal intubation and LMA insertions.· Place and manage regional anesthesia blocks (spinal, epidural, peripheral nerve blocks).· Manage intraoperative anesthetic care, continuously adjusting for patient needs.· Provide post-anesthesia recovery evaluation and management.· Partner with rural surgical teams, emergency staff, and specialty providers to coordinate care.· Participate in patient safety initiatives, case reviews, and quality improvement efforts.· Educate patients and families about anesthesia plans, risks, and postoperative recovery expectations.ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.AMBERWELL CULTURE:Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Experience:Minimum Required Experience: Proficient with ultrasound guided regional blocks and experience with obstetric anesthesia and emergent airway management.Preferred Experience: Experience in rural or critical access hospital settings. 2-3 years of experience in independent or low-supervision CRNA practice preferred.Education:Minimum Required Education: Master’s or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program.Licenses:Minimum Required Licenses: Current Kansas APRN license with CRNA designation (or eligible)Certifications:Minimum Required: ACLS, BLS, and PALSPreferred Certifications:

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hiawatha, KS, 66434, US

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