Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
BMC Software•Boston, MA
About The Position
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care across a variety of clinical settings within Boston Medical Center. The role delivers safe, effective anesthesia services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ensures compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards. The CRNA provides care before, during, and after procedures; assesses patients and develops individualized anesthesia care plans; monitors patient status throughout anesthesia; documents procedures and responses; and contributes to clinical education for medical students, SRNAs, and residents.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
- Completion of a COA-accredited graduate-level nurse anesthesia program.
- Active, unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain.
- Massachusetts CRNA licensure, or eligibility to apply.
- Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), or certification in process.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or ability to receive it within 30–60 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hospital-provided BLS is acceptable.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability.
- Team-oriented approach and commitment to collaboration in high-acuity environments.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional development.
- Critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, particularly in high-pressure situations.
- In-depth knowledge of anesthesia principles, techniques, medications, and equipment.
- Proficiency with anesthesia technology, monitoring devices, and electronic medical record systems.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals and interact with patients and their families.
- Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of anesthesia practices, research, and advancements.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally in a critical care or acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver anesthesia care preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively in accordance with institutional policies.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
- Monitor patient status continuously during anesthesia and respond to changes as needed.
- Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Accurately document anesthesia procedures and patient responses.
- Maintain compliance with hospital, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Engage in medical student, SRNA, and resident clinical education.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
- Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 403(b) savings matches.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
