Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)-HH Main-FT-1st Shift

HH Health System•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CRNA cares for patients of all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings, providing anesthesia for procedures including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain-management care. CRNAs cover 133 anesthetizing locations across Huntsville Hospital Health System. Opportunities are available in pediatrics, obstetrics, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and other areas. CRNAs may rotate among affiliate facilities, with shift options at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children, Decatur Morgan Hospital, Athens-Limestone Hospital, Athens-Limestone Surgery Center, Madison Hospital, and Madison Hospital Outpatient Endoscopy. The position offers flexible schedules, decision-making autonomy, and an opportunity to practice alongside surgeons and clinical staff in advanced operating rooms. Additional compensation opportunities include a $75,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year work commitment, premium pay for weekends and extra shifts, voluntary-call compensation, and an annual retention bonus. Relocation assistance varies and is available to those who live more than 75 miles from the Huntsville Hospital campus. Huntsville Hospital describes itself as a 971-bed hospital with specialized services and facilities, including an Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, the state’s largest Emergency Department and a Level 1 Trauma Center. The organization offers professional development and education opportunities and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Current active Alabama registered nurse license or a compact-state RN license, and compliance with applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
Graduation from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Current certification or recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
Current competency in the specified clinical responsibilities.
ACLS, BLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association.
Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment used for anesthesia and perioperative or operating-room care.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess population- and age-specific needs.
Knowledge of infection-prevention and control techniques.
Ability to maintain confidential records and adhere to facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide anesthesia care to patients of all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings.
Provide care for surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain-management procedures.
Perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis.
Operate equipment and interpret data to provide anesthesia and necessary perioperative or operating-room care that supports patient safety and well-being.
Collaborate effectively with clinical staff and other disciplines.
Provide care appropriate to the patient populations served, considering growth, development, and population- and age-specific needs.
Follow infection-prevention and control techniques.
Maintain confidential records.
Implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

Flexible schedules
$75,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year work commitment
Premium pay for weekends and extra shifts
Voluntary-call compensation, including up to $25,000 in additional annual salary and premium call-back pay
Varied relocation assistance for employees living more than 75 miles from the Huntsville Hospital campus
Annual retention bonus
Annual awards and recognition
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability
Retirement account options with 401(k) organization match
Tuition assistance
Student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee discounts
Childcare
Health and wellness programs
On-site employee pharmacy
Free health clinic