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

LifeLinc Corporation • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for East Memphis Surgery Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The role provides professional anesthesia services in a modern, multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center serving areas including orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, pain management, and general surgery. The position emphasizes safe, efficient, cost-effective care, meaningful clinical autonomy, patient comfort and safety, and collaboration with the anesthesia team.

The advertised schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., as needed. The overview describes no call, while the schedule section says weekday and weekend call may be needed and is optional. The posting advertises a $245,000 annual salary and 7 weeks of PTO, but also states that the position is not benefit eligible. LifeLinc will cover professional liability malpractice coverage. The posting also describes LifeLinc Academy, which supports provider skill development and CME, and LEAP, a clinical leadership training program.

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.
• Successful completion of the AANA Council on Certification or its predecessor.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a team member to accomplish applicable LifeLinc goals and functions.
• Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
• Remain current with 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 standards of care and state and federal laws.
• Manage patients' airways and manage 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 with airway management, emergency fluids or drugs, or basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Perform other 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 departmental teamwork by assisting coworkers, contributing ideas, and problem-solving with coworkers.

Benefits

• Advertised annual salary of $245,000.
• Seven weeks of PTO (280 hours).
• CME reimbursement.
• Malpractice professional liability coverage provided by LifeLinc.
• Health insurance and 401(k) are listed, although the posting says this position is not benefit eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time