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 at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. The CRNA performs anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. They evaluate patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, develop and carry out an anesthesia care plan, monitor and record patient reactions, and modify the plan as appropriate. The role also includes safely transporting patients to and from anesthetizing locations, providing appropriate postoperative care, and supervising, instructing, and counseling student nurse anesthetists while ensuring patient safety. The CRNA is expected to interact respectfully and considerately with patients and staff. The position is full-time, with multiple shift options. Vanderbilt’s anesthesiology team provides care across a wide range of cases and works collaboratively with anesthesiologists, residents, student registered nurse anesthetists, anesthesia technicians, and other healthcare professionals. Career opportunities may include leadership, quality improvement, and specialty teams. Eligible applicants may receive a $50,000 signing bonus and relocation assistance. New graduates in their final semester are accepted.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited or approved CRNA program; new graduates in their final semester are accepted.
  • Tennessee Registered Nurse licensure and CRNA certification; candidates may be considered if they can obtain the license or certification within 90 days, in accordance with state guidelines.

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 consult with the attending anesthesiologist to formulate and carry out an anesthesia care plan.
  • 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 ensure patient safety.
  • Interact with staff and patients respectfully and considerately.

Benefits

  • A $50,000 signing bonus for eligible applicants in full-time positions.
  • Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 for eligible applicants relocating from more than 100 miles away.
  • Comprehensive health plan options.
  • Dental and/or vision plan.
  • 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off (flex PTO).
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Subsidized backup childcare.
  • Ongoing CME opportunities.
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