The Nurse Anesthetist provides anesthesia care to patients across all acuity levels for surgical, obstetrical, and pain management procedures. They are responsible for operating anesthesia equipment and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative period.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an active RN license in Alabama or a compact state and be a graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program. Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists is required, along with current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
professional certificateCommunicationACLSCollaborationBLSPharmacologyPALSInfection controlEmergency responsePatient safetyPatient assessmentData interpretationCritical careAirway managementClinical monitoringAnesthesia care
Job description
Overview The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management. We offer flexible schedules, excellent pay and competitive benefits.
Our CRNAs cover 133 anesthetizing locations across Huntsville Hospital Health System
Opportunities available in pediatrics, obstetrics, orthopedics, cardiovascular care and more
Option to rotate throughout affiliate facilities, with shift options available 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
Sign-on Bonus: $75,000 with a three-year work commitment
Premium Pay for weekends and extra shifts
Relocation: Varied relocation assistance (must live more than 75 miles from Huntsville Hospital campus)
Voluntary Call: Earn up to an additional $25,000 annual salary, plus premium call-back pay when you join our voluntary call teams at Huntsville Hospital, Cardiovascular Operating Room, and age 3+ call plus Pediatrics at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children
Annual Retention Bonus
Decision-making autonomy
Optimal work-life balance for nurse anesthetist practice
Practice alongside the region’s most skilled surgeons in the region’s most advanced operating rooms
Friendly doctors, advanced practice provider staff and physician staff
Annual awards and recognition
Qualifications
Education/Qualifications:
Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Alabama or a compact state RN License and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Is currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Employee discounts
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Short term disability
401k match
Flexible spending account
Childcare
Long term disability
Sign-on bonus
Retention bonus
Health and wellness programs
Student loan reimbursement
Retirement account
Onsite employee pharmacy
Free health clinic
ACLS, BLS, PALS from American Heart Association
Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regularbasis.
Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques.
Ability to maintain confidential records.
Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures. About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. Huntsville Hospital Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more! Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System: Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
