Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Prn

Job Summary: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for providing safe, high-quality anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. This includes conducting pre-anesthesia assessments, developing anesthesia plans, administering anesthesia, monitoring intraoperative status, and ensuring safe recovery and postoperative pain management.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia patient assessments, including medical history, risk factors, and diagnostic results.
• Develop individualized anesthesia care plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Administer general, regional, local, or monitored anesthesia care (MAC) as clinically appropriate.
• Manage airway, ventilation, hemodynamics, and patient stability throughout procedures.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust anesthesia as needed.
• Identify, respond to, and manage anesthesia-related complications or emergencies.
• Oversee patient emergence from anesthesia and transfer to PACU or recovery area.
• Provide postoperative pain management and clinical guidance as needed.
• Accurately document all anesthesia care in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, TJC, OSHA, and state nursing board regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance, patient safety initiatives, and performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and ASC leadership to support clinical workflow.

Required Skills / Abilities: 

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent assessment, monitoring, and emergency response abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.
• Proficiency in anesthesia equipment, medications, and monitoring tools.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Education and Experience: 

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Current, active RN license.
• Current CRNA certification through NBCRNA.
• Current BLS and ACLS (PALS preferred if applicable).
• Experience providing anesthesia in surgical, procedural, or ASC settings preferred

*StrideCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

• Prolonged periods of standing and assisting with patient positioning.
• Ability to lift, move, or position patients and equipment as required.
• Exposure to anesthetic agents, bloodborne pathogens, and clinical environments.
• Ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations.