CRNA

Brief Description

• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments, develop anesthesia care plans, and obtain informed consent.


• Administer anesthesia for:


• Surgical procedures


• Endoscopic procedures


• Obstetric services (including labor epidurals and cesarean sections)


• Emergency procedures


• Provide monitored anesthesia care (MAC) and procedural sedation in:


• Emergency Department


• Medical-surgical units


• Manage airway support, including advanced airway interventions across all departments.

Obstetrics Coverage

• Provide anesthesia services for labor and delivery patients.


• Maintain a maximum 30-minute response time for obstetric cases when on call.


• Respond to emergent obstetrical situations, including urgent and emergent cesarean deliveries.

Call Coverage

• Participate in a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation providing 24/7 call coverage during assigned period.


• Be available to respond to anesthesia needs hospital-wide, including:


• OR cases


• Emergency airway management


• Procedural sedation


• Obstetric emergencies

Patient Safety & Quality

• Monitor patients throughout anesthesia administration and recovery.


• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, anesthesia standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and performance improvement activities.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work collaboratively with physicians, surgeons, nursing staff, and leadership.


• Provide education and support to clinical staff regarding sedation safety, airway management, and anesthesia-related care.

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Minimum: Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program

Experience

Minimum: 1 plus years of experience in as a CRNA working with surgical and obstetric care.

Preferred: 1-3 years experience in a rural or Critical Access Hospital setting or experience with independent anesthesia practice

Certificates & Licenses

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Suite of products

Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Active Registered Nurse and APRN licensure in the State of Kansas

Current Certification In

• BLS (Basic Life Support)


• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)


• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred

Summary

Work Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off with 24/7 call coverage during on-duty rotation