Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - $50k Signing Bonus/Relocation Available - Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Clarksville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) administers general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures. The CRNA performs anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. The role includes evaluating patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, formulating and carrying out an anesthesia care plan; monitoring and recording patient reactions to anesthesia; and modifying the plan as appropriate. The CRNA safely transports patients to and from anesthetizing locations, provides appropriate postoperative care, and supervises, instructs, and counsels student nurse anesthetists to support patient safety. The role requires respectful and considerate interactions with staff and patients.

This is a full-time position at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, with multiple shift options. Eligible applicants may receive a $50,000 signing bonus and relocation assistance. Relocation assistance is up to $10,000, is taxable, and is available within 45 days of hire for applicants relocating from more than 100 miles away. Signing bonus eligibility excludes candidates who worked for VUMC within the prior 12 months; the bonus is for full-time positions. Relocation assistance is not available to current VUMC staff or former staff who worked for VUMC in the prior 12 months.

The Department of Anesthesiology offers a collaborative environment, varied clinical cases, professional development, leadership and quality-improvement opportunities, specialty-team opportunities, and ongoing CME opportunities. Licensed CRNAs and students graduating from a nurse anesthetist program within the next 9–12 months are encouraged to apply. New graduates are accepted during their final semester.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or approved CRNA program; new graduates may apply during their final semester.
• Tennessee Registered Nurse licensure and CRNA certification.
• Candidates who can obtain the required license or certification within 90 days may be considered in accordance with state guidelines.
• Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is less than one year.
• Master's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed CRNAs or students graduating from a nurse anesthetist program within the next 9–12 months are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to qualify for relocation assistance by relocating from more than 100 miles away; current VUMC staff and former staff who worked for VUMC in the past 12 months are ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist.
• Evaluate patients preoperatively and formulate and carry out an anesthesia care plan in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist.
• Monitor and record patient reactions to anesthesia and modify the anesthetic plan as appropriate.
• Safely transport patients to and from anesthetizing locations and ensure appropriate postoperative care.
• Supervise, instruct, and counsel student nurse anesthetists to support patient safety.
• Interact with staff and patients respectfully and considerately.

Benefits

• $50,000 signing bonus for eligible full-time applicants.
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible applicants relocating from more than 100 miles away.
• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Ongoing CME opportunities.
• Salary stipends for specific service lines.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level