Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Company Description BWMC has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the region for more than 20 years. Our team is committed to the delivery of state-of-the-art anesthesia services and BWMC is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. Our academic department is dedicated to helping faculty obtain outstanding skills and additional certifications in ultrasound, simulation, quality/safety/clinical research and expertise in many other disciplines. Our department has a very strong research profile (#14 national 2024 Blue Ridge Ranking) and a major focus on quality/safety/clinical research, supported by a perioperative data warehouse and membership in the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG). We also offer excellent benefits (including tuition remission for both faculty and dependents), loan forgiveness, competitive compensation and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Job Description CRNAs are vital members of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. CRNAs provide expert anesthesia care in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons and a variety of healthcare providers in order to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. Additionally, CRNAs are expected to actively contribute to the educational, safety and quality, and research missions of the department. CRNAs care for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to the BWMC operating rooms and other hospital procedural areas. Opportunities to practice in additional disciplines such as obstetrics and regional anesthesia are also available. CRNAs are expected to exhibit independent thinking, problem solving, empathy, and scientific acumen as they work collaboratively with departmental anesthesiologists within a variety of medical direction / supervision models. Essential Functions Provides pre-anesthetic preparation and patient evaluation; recommends, requests, and evaluates pertinent diagnostic studies, obtains informed consent for anesthesia. Develops and implements an individualized anesthetic plan of care, selecting and initiating the planned anesthesia technique; inserts invasive line catheter/devices, prepares and administers anesthetic agents used in management of anesthetic care; may perform and manage regional anesthetics. Provides anesthesia induction, mechanical ventilation maintenance, emergence, and post anesthesia care. Provides peri anesthetic invasive and non-invasive monitoring utilizing current standards and techniques. Manages patient’s fluid, blood, electrolyte, and acid base balance; interprets and responds to abnormal findings with corrective action. Informs attending anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of changes in patient’s condition. Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques. Qualifications Graduate of accredited school of nursing and accredited nurse anesthesia program. Two (2) years of anesthesia care in acute setting experience preferred but not required. Valid state RN License (must meet education requirement(s) for state licensure). Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement(s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire). Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) at employment start date. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and BLS by the American Heart Association. National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire. Pay Range: 230,000- 290,000+. The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: . UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Medical System