Nurse Anesthetist

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Job Description

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) provide safe anesthetics for more than 32 million patients. These advanced practice nurses are a vital part of advanced care teams, such as trauma care, surgical or obstetrical teams in the United States.

They can administer anesthesia of any type and work in every type of practice setting to provide care during any type of operation or procedure, from simple pain management programs to open heart surgical teams.

Responsibilities

CRNAs collaborate with other members of the health care team, such as anesthesiologists, surgeons, podiatrists, dentists and others.

Since they are registered nurses capable of advanced practice, CRNAs are given a high degree of professional respect and autonomy.

Anesthesia has been provided to patients by nurse anesthetists for over 125 years in the United States. The practice began with their care of wounded soldiers during the American Civil War.

Today, the United States is home to more than 36,000 nurse anesthetists. While only 8 percent of the nursing profession as a whole is made up of men, approximately 45 percent of the CRNAs in the U.S. are men.

In approximately two-thirds of the rural hospitals in the U.S., CRNAs are the sole providers of anesthesia to the facility’s patients.

This enables these rural health care facilities to offer services they may not otherwise be able to provide, such as obstetrics, surgical and trauma stabilization.

CRNAs are the sole providers of anesthesia services in nearly all of the rural hospitals in some states.

Skills

Memorization	Must know and be able to recall information about drugs and their uses. You must remember what side effects certain drugs have and possible interactions. You must be able to recall everything you learned in school and keep current on practices.
Attention to Detail	Must pay attention. If you get the anesthetic wrong, you could kill somebody. It's important that you strive for perfection and are methodical about your practices.
Math & Science	Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Preparing Anesthesia	Must know how to prepare and administer anesthesia.
Drug Knowledge	Must know how most drugs work, what they interact with, side effects, generic names, administration, alternatives, and allergic reactions.
Interpersonal	Must possess the skills and ability to communicate with people of all walks of life on any given day.

Working Conditions

CRNAs may be found working in any of the following positions where anesthesia is delivered:

Hospital general surgical departments
Delivery rooms in obstetrics
Critical access hospitals
Outpatient and ambulatory treatment centers
Dentists offices
Podiatrist offices
Ophthalmologist offices
Plastic surgeons offices
Pain management centers
U.S. military health care facilities, Veterans’ Affairs and Public Health Service

Job opportunities for CRNAs are expected to be abundant for the foreseeable future. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services predicts there to be a significant and growing need for CRNAs in all areas of the country.

Because of the heavy load of responsibility carried by a CRNA, they are generally compensated accordingly.

Salary Outlook

$154,515 25^th Percentile

$168,151 50^th Percentile

$183,458 75^th Percentile

$74.29 Hourly

$80.84 Hourly

$88.20 Hourly

Estimated Annual Salary	Average Hourly Wage	Positions Nationwide
$157,690.00	$75.81	38,000

Resources

National Certification Exam

Re-certification

Title	Company	Location	Posted
CERTIFIED NURSE ANESTHETIST	Southeastern Regional Medical Center	Lumberton, NC	04.07.2014
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CRNA (Anesthetist)	KershawHealth	Camden, SC	09.15.2017
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- Masters degree is required VCU Health System's ANES Anesthesiology is seeking a full time Anesthetist to provide anesthesia services at VCU Medical Center for all age groups. Responsibilities Must possess knowledge of local, federal and...
Anesthetist	VCU Health System	Richmond, VA	09.18.2017
- Masters degree is required - Appropriate licensure is required VCU Health System is seeking a full time Anesthetist to provide anesthesia services at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, Virginia for all age groups....
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Memorial Health System	Springfield, IL	09.18.2017
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Livingston HealthCare	Livingston, MT	09.02.2016
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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Memorial Health System	Springfield, IL	09.18.2017
Status: Full-Time, Exempt Schedule: Variable days plus evening rotation 3-4 times a year and weekend rotation 1-2 times a year. Summary: The CRNA is responsible for the administration of anesthesia employing a variety of techniques to render...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Memorial Health System	Springfield, IL	09.18.2017
Status: Full Time, Exempt Schedule: Variable days plus evening rotation 3-4 times a year, weekend rotation 1-2 times a year. Summary: Responsible for the administration of anesthesia employing a variety of techniques to render persons...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Cardiac Service Line)	McLeod Health	Florence, SC	09.18.2017
The staff nurse anesthetist reports to the Director of Anesthesia and the Medical Director of the O.R. Supervises Anesthesia Technicians and support staff when anesthesia needs are present. Works closely with all O.R. personnel to ensure...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (General Surgery)	McLeod Health	Florence, SC	09.18.2017
The staff nurse anesthetist reports to the Director of Anesthesia and the Medical Director of the O.R. Supervises Anesthesia Technicians and support staff when anesthesia needs are present. Works closely with all O.R. personnel to ensure...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA Job	Mayo Clinic - Rochester	Rochester, MN	08.23.2017
Department: Anesthesiology A Life-Changing Career Position Summary: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) You are invited to be a part of the Mayo Clinic legacy where CRNA’s are essential anesthesia care...
Nurse Anesthetist	Regions Hospital	St. Paul, MN	09.18.2017
Basic Function: Provides patient care and support during genera, regional or MAC anesthesia. Has responsibilities for patient safety while under anesthesia. The CRNA works with the staff Anesthesiologist and Surgeon to provide all elements of...
Nurse Anesthetist	Regions Hospital	St. Paul, MN	09.18.2017
Provides patient care and support during general, regional or MAC anesthesia. Has responsibilities for patient safety while under anesthesia. The CRNA works with the staff Anesthesiologist and Surgeon to provide all elements of a safe and...
Nurse Anesthetist	Regions Hospital	St. Paul, MN	09.18.2017
Provides patient care and support during general, regional or MAC anesthesia. Has responsibilities for patient safety while under anesthesia. The CRNA works with the staff Anesthesiologist and Surgeon to provide all elements of a safe and...

CERTIFIED NURSE ANESTHETIST Lumberton, NC Southeastern Regional Medical Center
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist administers anesthesia and anesthesia-related care under the supervision of an Anesthesiologist. Monitors and supports vital life functions. Acts as the patient's advocate while the patient is under...
CRNA (Anesthetist) Camden, SC KershawHealth
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse who coordinates and provides preoperative, intra-operative and post operative care to those patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures utilizing...
ANESTHETIST (PRN) CHERAW Florence, SC McLeod Health
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The staff nurse anesthetist reports to the Director of Anesthesia. Supervises Anesthesia Technicians and support staff when anesthesia needs are present. Works closely with all O.R. personnel to ensure adequate...
Anesthetist Richmond, VA VCU Health System
- Masters degree is required VCU Health System's ANES Anesthesiology is seeking a full time Anesthetist to provide anesthesia services at VCU Medical Center for all age groups. Responsibilities Must possess knowledge of local, federal and...
Anesthetist Richmond, VA VCU Health System
- Masters degree is required - Appropriate licensure is required VCU Health System is seeking a full time Anesthetist to provide anesthesia services at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, Virginia for all age groups....
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Springfield, IL Memorial Health System
Status: PRN, Exempt. Schedule: As needed. Summary: The CRNA is responsible for the administration of anesthesia employing a variety of techniques to render persons insensible to pain during a variety of surgical, dental, obstetric, and...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Livingston, MT Livingston HealthCare
A qualified anesthesia professional involved in the administration of anesthesia and related services as delineated by the clinical and nonclinical responsibilities described herein. Clinical Responsibilities: The following list of anesthesia...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Springfield, IL Memorial Health System
Status: Full-Time, Exempt Schedule: Variable days plus evening rotation 3-4 times a year and weekend rotation 1-2 times a year. Summary: The CRNA is responsible for the administration of anesthesia employing a variety of techniques to render...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Springfield, IL Memorial Health System
Status: Full Time, Exempt Schedule: Variable days plus evening rotation 3-4 times a year, weekend rotation 1-2 times a year. Summary: Responsible for the administration of anesthesia employing a variety of techniques to render persons...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Cardiac Service Line) Florence, SC McLeod Health
The staff nurse anesthetist reports to the Director of Anesthesia and the Medical Director of the O.R. Supervises Anesthesia Technicians and support staff when anesthesia needs are present. Works closely with all O.R. personnel to ensure...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (General Surgery) Florence, SC McLeod Health
The staff nurse anesthetist reports to the Director of Anesthesia and the Medical Director of the O.R. Supervises Anesthesia Technicians and support staff when anesthesia needs are present. Works closely with all O.R. personnel to ensure...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA Job Rochester, MN Mayo Clinic - Rochester
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Nurse Anesthetist St. Paul, MN Regions Hospital
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Nurse Anesthetist St. Paul, MN Regions Hospital
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