Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Job title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location: ECU Health Chowan (Edenton, NC) and ECU Health Bertie (Windsor, NC) Hospitals

Status: Full-time (exempt) Salary: High starting base of $300,000 and up to $100,000 signing bonus

Department: Clinical - CRNA

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Schedule and Call: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm. 3 weeks on, 1 week off (12 weeks off per year). Urgent/emergent cases are performed from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Call is shared equally and rotated among the CRNAs. The CRNA is first call.

Overview:

ECU Health Chowan Hospital is a 25-bed critical access medical centre located in Edenton, North Carolina. Edenton serves approximately 30,000 patients per year and 200 anesthetics are provided, on average, each month. Chowan has 3 main ORs, with 2 back up rooms for endo and c-sections and cases are mainly bread and butter and include but are not limited to, GS, Ortho, Urology, Podiatry, Ob-Gyn, Eyes (cataracts), Dental; Peds are rare.

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The schedule is shared between 4 other CRNAs. Surgical cases start at 0700 and end at 1500. Call begins at 1500. The OR is covered by 3 CRNAs and one anesthesiologist every day, Monday through Friday.

The coverage for this location is also shared with ECU Health Bertie Hospital in Windsor, North Carolina. This site is a CRNA-only covered hospital with one CRNA covering Monday - Friday from 0700 - 1500. Call is shared among the CRNAs at ECU Health Chowan.

The CRNA will be employed by East Carolina Anesthesia Associates, one of the largest anesthesia private practices in North Carolina. The practice is managed and operated by the anesthesiologists that provide services at its various sites across the state. The most beneficial part about this structure is that the incumbent will have significant autonomy, but immediate support when and if needed. Our Eastern teams work collaboratively together to ensure that our CRNAs are comfortably assimilated into their role and within the practice.

Job Summary:

The CRNA will conduct patient evaluations, examination and medical histories to develop an anesthetic plan conducive with the patient workup with oversight from the anesthesiologist. The CRNA monitors the patient during each procedure and ensures safe care with optimal outcomes. The CRNA will use various anesthesia techniques, spinals, a-lines, intubations, etc. during a variety of general outpatient procedures and surgeries, and will adjust the plan accordingly. The CRNA will also monitor post‑operative care to ensure a safe, quality recovery.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and administers general anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Works closely with surgical specialists.
• Performs venous and arterial punctures, and may place spinals and A‑lines.
• Provides post‑anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Communicate with patients, and their families and caregivers.
• Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during the course of procedures.
• Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
• Takes detailed medical history to determine possible allergic or negative reactions to medication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and obtain licensure through an accredited nursing anesthesia program.
• Must be certified by the NC state board of nursing.
• Minimum 3+ years experience providing anesthetics in a high acuity or similar setting.
• CRNA must maintain certification and continuation of education.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team‑oriented, performance‑driven environment.
• Work performed in a medical environment.
• Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff.
• Work may be stressful at times.
• Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive.

Our practice offers a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on incentives and values a total rewards approach.

Monetary rewards

• At or above market compensation
• Signing bonuses and discretionary bonus potential
• Lucrative 401k retirement with a safe harbor and match
• Continuing education allowance

Non Monetary rewards

• Paid time off
• Healthcare spending account options that provide additional tax savings
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Experience‑related rewards

• The right support, at the right time, help will always be there when needed
• Opportunities for continuing education
• Team‑building activities such as holiday parties

ECAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of the Company's facilities and participation in all activities sponsored by the Company.