Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

University of Virginia • VA

79d • $210,000 - $250,000

About The Position

UVA Health is a world class medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. The University of Virginia Medical Center consistently ranks as one of the top hospitals in Virginia by the U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Hospitals’ guide, and magnet recognition by The American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020. UVA Department of Anesthesiology utilizes and embraces the 'Anesthesia Team care model', involving anesthesiologists, CRNAs, residents, SRNAs, and anesthesia technologists. The CRNA is a critical team member administering general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care in a variety of settings: Main OR (vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, gyn, plastics) outpatient surgical services, obstetrics, pediatrics, off sites (outpatient endoscopy center, cath lab, MRI, interventional radiology). Additionally, in the summer of 2022 the newly built state of the art Ivy Mountain Orthopedic Outpatient care facility will enable the CRNAs to expand their scope of practice to incorporate regional anesthesia with a variety of peripheral nerve blocks. No call, holidays, and weekends optional. Shift differentials for evenings & weekends.

Requirements

• Education: Master of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or eligible to practice as a CRNA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.
• Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care in collaboration with attending anesthesiologist.
• Implements monitors and adjusts patient’s physiologic condition as appropriate for type of anesthesia and specific patient’s needs.
• Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Supports operating room procedures.
• Participates in additional areas of responsibility which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree