Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist SRNA - Stipend Program

SRNA Hiring Stipend

$45,000 lump sum payment to the SRNA while in school in return for a 36-month commitment upon graduation from CRNA school. When they start employment/convert to CRNA position at Duke, they will be eligible for a $60,000 commitment bonus (paid in 10,000 installments every 6 months within 3 years).

Upon commencement of work as a CRNA, all FTE CRNAs working in a hospital setting are offered a $15,000 annual stipend for 1.0FTEs (or prorated for <1.0FTEs) and paid monthly based on FTE status, for each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). $2500 annual CME allowance for 1.0 FTEs, prorated for those working less. A $8,000 relocation budget is available for CRNAs who reside and relocate 50 miles or more to live near the Duke Facility.

General Description of the Job Class

The DUHS SRNA program is intended to provide RN's the opportunity to attend (or are already attending) an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. RN's must apply and be accepted into this program.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education: BSN is required. Must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program from a school of nurse anesthesia approved by the State Accrediting Agency and the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).

Experience: At least 2 years of critical care experience to be accepted into the program.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Must have current RN licensure.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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