Lead CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Position Overview

Schedule: Flexible scheduling options available

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

The UAB Division of Community Anesthesia includes a group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs that provide services to some UAB St. Vincent’s facilities. The division allows busy community hospitals to use the cutting-edge, evidence-based approach to medicine found within an academic environment. These CRNAs have autonomy and enjoy a collegial working relationship with anesthesiologists and surgeons. The division’s services are provided at the UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham campus, located near downtown Birmingham. The hospital and adjoining surgery centers covered by the division feature numerous surgical specialties, including a busy sports medicine orthopaedic practice, obstetric, cardiac, neuro, vascular, and general surgery, among many others. There are many opportunities to become proficient in any field of anesthesia for both new graduates and veterans, as the division provides anesthesia services for more than 50,000 procedures annually across 53 operating rooms and surgical suites. The team includes 15 anesthesiologists and more than 70 CRNAs who work together to provide the best possible care. 

Job Description

To serve in a lead capacity to coordinate the provision of anesthesia services under the direction of an anesthesiologist for diverse surgical procedures and diagnostic tests or cardio-thoracic surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations. To participate in clinical instruction of nurse anesthesia students. To act as a clinical resource. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities 
1. Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and procedures. 
2. Evaluates patients preoperatively to assess the physical status and anesthetic risks and prepares for anesthetic treatment. 
3. Administers medically directed anesthetics during surgical obstetric, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. 
4. Responds to critical patient care needs related to invasive monitoring, IV access and airway management. 
5. Conducts pre and post-anesthesia evaluation including explanation of plan, obtaining informed consent and follow-up on any post-operative complication. 
6. Leads daily operations. Ensures adequate staff coverage; communicates and delegates workload assignments to ensure maximum efficiency. Participates in employee evaluations. Serves as a clinical resource to other staff. Mentors and coaches allied health personnel and student nurse anesthetists. 
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. 

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Currently certified with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Currently certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Currently certified with Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.