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CRNA Opportunity In Chattanooga, TN

CRNA opportunity with an enhanced compensation package in breathtaking Chattanooga, TN! Founded in 1971, Parkridge Medical Center offers compassionate care and advanced technology in a comfortable and convenient setting. The 275-bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga features comprehensive diagnostic and medical/surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. As part of the Parkridge Health System, patients also have access to OB-GYN services, a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

Case assignments include orthopedic, general, GI, cardiac, pulmonary, endovascular, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, GYN and a small amount of pediatric anesthesia. Shifts include call taking, non-call taking, fixed and part time options.

Team leadership includes John Potts, MS, CRNA Vice President APA Mid-West. Team highlights include 30 anesthesiologists and 100 CRNAs working together in a care team model.

Responsibilities include pre-anesthesia assessment, obtaining and/or verifying patient consent, discussing anesthetic options and risks with the patient, induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia, monitoring of the patient's physiological condition, and performance of clinical intervention as needed.

Requirements include a current license as a registered professional nurse, graduation from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education, and certification or recertification by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.

Chattanooga, TN is along the glistening Tennessee River and tucked between the southeast mountains of Tennessee. One of the country's most breathtaking cities, this area offers outdoor adventure, delicious cuisine, live events, and vibrant art. The enjoyable climate all year round gives residents ample opportunity to explore the surrounding scenic beauty, as well as the vibrant, urban downtown. Nominated as one of America's best places to live by RelocateAmerica.com, Chattanooga offers rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and a wealth of opportunity.

Area attractions include Rocky City Garden, Tennessee Aquarium, and Ruby Falls. Schools and colleges include University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Westview Elementary School, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, and Chattanooga State Middle College High School.

Total rewards include salary up to $242,500 a year based on schedule and experience! Sign-on incentives (bonus with/without retention, training assistance, or loan repayment): $50K, generous paid time off, generous benefits package, including health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts/health savings accounts, 401(k), fully paid malpractice insurance coverage, leadership and professional development opportunities.