Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Full Time (Baptist NEA)

LifeLinc Corporation•Jonesboro, AR

24d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking an experienced CRNA to join their team at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This position offers a Monday – Friday schedule, call opportunities and the ability to practice in an autonomous, yet highly collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional, cost-effective anesthesia care. NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital is a premier 228-bed, state-of-the-art medical center offering a full spectrum of medical, surgical, and specialty services. Known for outstanding patient care, the hospital utilizes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies across its comprehensive service lines. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas—just one hour from Memphis, TN—NEA Baptist provides an ideal blend of a thriving clinical practice and convenient access to a major metropolitan area. CRNAs enjoy a collegial, well-supported environment within a respected anesthesia team. The case mix includes OR, OB, and GI, with approximately 14,000 cases annually.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing and a graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Successfully completed the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Council on Certification or its predecessor's.
ACLS/BLS/PALS certification

Nice To Haves

Experienced CRNA

Responsibilities

Function as a collaborator and team member to accomplish applicable goals and functions of LifeLinc.
Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
Remain cognizant of rules and regulations as they pertain to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and remain compliant at a local, state, and federal level.
Performing and timely and accurately documenting a pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies; selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering pre-anesthetic medications and fluids; and obtaining informed consent for anesthesia.
Managing a patient's airway.
Managing emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
Releasing or discharging patients from a post-anesthesia care area, and providing post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.
Attends meetings as needed.
Works with peers to obtain required information on a timely basis and to solve outstanding issues, as appropriate.
Promotes and contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting coworkers, contributing ideas and problem-solving with co-workers.