Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Clinical Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive preoperative patient evaluations and anesthesia planning Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care across multiple specialties Manage airway techniques including endotracheal intubation and LMA placement Perform regional anesthesia blocks including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks Provide intraoperative anesthesia management and continuous patient monitoring Conduct post-anesthesia recovery evaluation and management Coordinate care with surgical teams, emergency providers, and specialists Educate patients and families regarding anesthesia plans and recovery expectations Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation package Comprehensive benefits package Supportive rural healthcare environment with collaborative care teams Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Requirements: Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program Current Kansas APRN license with CRNA designation or eligibilityACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required Proficiency with ultrasound-guided regional blocks Experience with obstetric anesthesia and emergent airway management

Preferred: 2-3 years of independent CRNA practice or rural hospital experience

Position Summary: Specialty: Anesthesiology (CRNA)Setting: Critical Access Hospitals

Location: Atchison & Hiawatha, Kansas

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Schedule: Day schedule with on-call coverage