East Memphis Surgery Center- Full Time (.9 FTE) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

LifeLinc Corporation•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide professional anesthesia services at East Memphis Surgery Center, a modern multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center in Memphis, Tennessee. The center provides outpatient services in specialties including orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, pain management, and general surgery, with a well-supported anesthesia model and a focus on patient comfort and safety. This 0.9 FTE position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weekday and weekend call may be needed but is optional. The position offers autonomy in a collaborative clinical environment and no required call or overnight responsibilities. Annual salary is $225,000, and LifeLinc covers professional liability malpractice insurance. The CRNA works as a collaborator and team member, provides anesthesia care in accordance with applicable standards and laws, and supports continuity of care, case management, communication, and department teamwork. LifeLinc describes its mission as improving healthcare through innovation and clinical quality. Its LifeLinc Academy supports provider skill development and CME, while its LEAP program provides clinical leadership training.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
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 AANA Council on Certification or its predecessor.
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and work as a team member to accomplish applicable LifeLinc goals and functions.
Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
Remain aware of and compliant with applicable American Association of Nurse Anesthetists rules and local, state, and federal regulations.
Perform and accurately document timely pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations.
Request consultations and diagnostic studies as appropriate.
Select, obtain, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications and fluids, and obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
Provide professional anesthesia services in accordance with standards of care and applicable state and federal laws.
Manage patients’ airways and their emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
Release or discharge patients from post-anesthesia care and provide post-anesthesia follow-up and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
Respond to emergencies with airway management, emergency fluids or drugs, and basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Perform additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities within the CRNA’s expertise.
Attend meetings as needed.
Work with peers to obtain required information promptly and resolve outstanding issues as appropriate.
Contribute positively to departmental teamwork by assisting coworkers, sharing ideas, and problem-solving with colleagues.