CRNA- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

About the Role:

We are looking for a CRNA who 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:

• Experience in interventional pain procedures to include but not limited to Kyphoplasty, sacroiliac joint fusion, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, radio frequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulator trials and implants.

Special Skills:

• Excellent clinical judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• Strong patient assessment and critical thinking abilities.
• Advanced airway management and emergency response skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during emergency situations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced procedural environment.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, professionalism, and continuous quality improvement.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and anesthesia documentation.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.