CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Athens)

Your Practice. Your Way.
Competitive Pay. Robust Benefits.
• Sign-on bonuses up to $100,000 with a 4-year work commitment
• New compensation packages at the 90th percentile based on national survey data
• 40 days of annual paid vacation
• APP Center of Excellence opening in fall 2026
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(a) retirement plan and 403(b) savings plan
Work with us as we build toward a full scope of anesthesia practice!

Essential Job Function
● Clinical responsibilities of the CRNA are delineated by his or her clinical privileges.
● Assists with collecting, reviewing, and evaluating all data pertinent to the patient's medical and surgical history, with consideration of the planned procedure.
● Maintains a safe environment and responds appropriately to emergencies and safety hazards.
● Prepares and administers medications and fluids in accordance with accepted standards of safe practice.
● Supports with maintaining constant vigilance with ongoing assessment of airway, depth of anesthesia, fluids status, and physiologic response to anesthesia to ensure patient safety.
● Helps complete all required documentation: the surgical safety checklist, the pre-operative assessment, the intra-operative anesthetic record, and the transfer-of-care note.
● Logs incident reporting in the computerized Safety Portal.
● Performs other duties as assigned.

Education
● Required: Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
As one of the largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit health networks in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, Cone Health is dedicated to accessible, value-based healthcare services. Our brand promise — We're right here with you — resonates with our 13,000 team members and 1,650 physicians and medical staff, and aligns with our mission to provide quality patient care and community support.

Whether you prefer a high-acuity or community-based setting, we offer many full- and part-time options tailored to fit your career aspirations and lifestyle.

Join us in our effort to deliver exceptional anesthesia care while challenging ourselves to meet the highest standards of clinical excellence. Together, we can foster a culture of accountability and compassion.

Awards & Recognitions
● Great Place to Work-Certified™ 2025-2026
● Named one of Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces For Women 2025
● Named one of Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces For Inclusion & Diversity 2025
● 2025 High Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report