Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

CRNA Opportunity in Atchison & Hiawatha, KSPosition DetailsFull-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Independent CRNA practice with no anesthesiologist supervisionRural critical access hospital environmentDay schedule with on-call responsibilitiesTravel between two locations within the health systemProvide anesthesia services across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and procedural settingsCollaborative care with surgical, emergency, and specialty teamsClinical ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive preoperative patient evaluations and anesthesia planningAdminister general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care across multiple specialtiesManage airway techniques including endotracheal intubation and LMA placementPerform regional anesthesia blocks including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocksProvide intraoperative anesthesia management and continuous patient monitoringConduct post-anesthesia recovery evaluation and managementCoordinate care with surgical teams, emergency providers, and specialistsEducate patients and families regarding anesthesia plans and recovery expectationsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits packageSupportive rural healthcare environment with collaborative care teamsOpportunities for professional development and continuing educationRequirementsMaster's or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited programCurrent Kansas APRN license with CRNA designation or eligibilityACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications requiredProficiency with ultrasound-guided regional blocksExperience with obstetric anesthesia and emergent airway managementPreferred: 2-3 years of independent CRNA practice or rural hospital experiencePosition SummarySpecialty: Anesthesiology (CRNA)Setting: Critical Access HospitalsLocation: Atchison & Hiawatha, KansasEmployment Type: Full-Time PermanentSchedule: Day schedule with on-call coverage