Baptist Leake Memorial Hospital- PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
About The Position
LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking an experienced PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia services at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Leake in Carthage, Mississippi. The role offers weekday coverage as needed, with no call, in an autonomous yet collaborative setting focused on safe, efficient, patient-centered care. The hospital provides outpatient and inpatient surgical services, consistent case volumes, streamlined perioperative workflows, and collaboration with surgeons and nursing staff. The CRNA provides professional anesthesia services in accordance with the standard of care and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation, obtaining informed consent, anesthesia management, post-anesthesia care, and responding to emergencies. The CRNA also supports continuity of care, regulatory compliance, teamwork, and departmental communication. LifeLinc describes opportunities for provider development through LifeLinc Academy and its LEAP clinical leadership training program. The position is not eligible for benefits; professional liability coverage is provided by LifeLinc.
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’s certification process.
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
- Experience as a CRNA; the posting specifies that the candidate should be experienced but does not state a number of years.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and function as a team member to accomplish applicable LifeLinc goals and functions.
- Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
- Remain aware of applicable American Association of Nurse Anesthetists rules and regulations and comply with local, state, and federal requirements.
- Perform and accurately document timely pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies.
- Select, obtain, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications and fluids, and obtain informed consent for anesthesia.
- Provide professional anesthesia services in accordance with the standard of care and applicable 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 evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
- Respond to emergencies through airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or 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.
- Promote teamwork by assisting coworkers and contributing ideas and problem-solving.
Benefits
- Professional liability coverage provided by LifeLinc.
- The position is not eligible for benefits.
