Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

CRNA III

Schedule: 24 hours per week, weekends only

Department Details: 17 Main ORs with a variety of service lines including general, gynecology, urology, robotic general/gyn/urology, ortho, neuro, spines, vascular, hearts and lungs.

Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Level III provides professional, competent anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients, from pediatric up to geriatric population, requiring surgical, obstetrical, and other anesthesia services. In addition, the CRNA Level III utilizes skills obtained through additional training, education and/or experience in the provision of anesthesia care to patients who present with complex and unique anesthetic requirements.

Works primarily in a Tertiary Medical Center with Multispecialty Trauma Services & multiple NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) sites and provides needed coverage to ASCs, HOPDs, and Community Medical Centers as directed by NH Anesthesia Leadership.

Team members must regularly participate in all main OR Anesthesia and NORA cases. Additionally, team members will make up designated specialty teams such as Cardiac, Neuro, and Neonatal teams. Must participate in call coverage if part of the facility scheduling model.

Team member participates in at least one department committee and/or department project once per fiscal year.

New Graduates can request to transition to CRNA Level III after 6 months of employment.

All team members will practice within the full scope of their CRNA privileges.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Education Required: BSN, MSN, DNP, and/or graduate diploma level certification required. Graduate from both an Accredited School of Nursing and School of Nurse Anesthesia. Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA) as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and recognized by the state of practice as a CRNA. Must meet minimum continuing education requirements every four years of the NBCRNA.

Experience: Previous experience is not necessary. Four to six week orientation period (working with preceptor) is required. Orientation period will depend on previous experience and clinical skills.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
• Current CRNA endorsement in appropriate state, required.
• NBCRNA certification, required.
• ACLS certification within NH policy, required.
• BLS certification within NH policy, required.
• PALS certification within NH policy, required.

Additional Skills Required:

• Must have extensive knowledge of current anesthetic agents, techniques, drugs and equipment.
• Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify the anesthetic plan of care suitable to patient age.
• Must have considerable ability to make independent decisions, sometimes under stress, and to maintain a professional demeanor with patients, coworkers and physicians.
• Must be able to provide anesthesia care for all case types (excluding specialty teams such as heart and neonatal teams)

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID 37110