Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

About the Role

We are looking for a CRNA that will be responsible for providing safe, high-quality anesthesia services for patients undergoing outpatient interventional pain management procedures. This position supports efficient clinical operations while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical Care Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and anesthesia risk factors. Determine patient suitability for office-based anesthesia services. Develop individualized anesthesia care plans based on patient condition and procedural requirements. Obtain and document informed anesthesia consent as required. Administer Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) and intravenous sedation safely and effectively. Continuously monitor physiologic status throughout the procedure using appropriate monitoring equipment. Maintain airway patency and provide airway management when clinically indicated. Administer fluids and medications necessary for safe anesthesia management. Recognize and manage anesthesia-related complications and medical emergencies. Post-Anesthesia Care Perform post-anesthesia evaluations. Monitor recovery from anesthesia and sedation. Assess readiness for discharge utilizing established clinical criteria. Provide patient education regarding post-anesthesia recovery and discharge instructions. Documentation Accurately document all aspects of anesthesia care in the electronic medical record. Complete anesthesia records in accordance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements. Maintain accurate medication and controlled substance documentation. Quality and Safety Adhere to evidence-based anesthesia practices and patient safety standards. Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance improvement activities. Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, state regulations, and accreditation standards. Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and readiness of anesthesia equipment and emergency supplies. Participate in emergency preparedness activities, including mock codes and resuscitation training.
• Knowledge &
• Education: Required Certifications and Licensure Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia educational program. Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure/approval in the State of operation. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Ability to maintain all required certifications, licenses, and continuing education necessary to practice anesthesia in the State of operation.

Experience

Required: Demonstrated competency in the administration of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) and intravenous sedation. Previous experience in ambulatory surgery centers, office-based anesthesia, or interventional pain management settings. Experience caring for adult patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures. Experience with electronic medical record documentation. Experience participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Preferred