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
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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. |
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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. |
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Math & Science |
Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Preparing Anesthesia |
Must know how to prepare and administer anesthesia. |
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Drug Knowledge |
Must know how most drugs work, what they interact with, side effects, generic names, administration, alternatives, and allergic reactions. |
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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:
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Hospital general surgical departments
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Delivery rooms in obstetrics
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Critical access hospitals
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Outpatient and ambulatory treatment centers
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Dentists offices
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Podiatrist offices
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Ophthalmologist offices
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Plastic surgeons offices
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Pain management centers
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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
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
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| $157,690.00 | $75.81 | 38,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Nash Health Care Systems | Rocky Mount, NC | 01.07.2019 |
| Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented individuals to join our Anesthesia department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist! The CRNA will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive team player... | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Nash Health Care Systems | Rocky Mount, NC | 01.07.2019 |
| Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented individuals to join our Anesthesia department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist! The CRNA will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive team player... | |||
| Certified Nurse Anesthetist | Lakewood Health System | Staples, MN | 02.15.2019 |
| Lakewood Health System has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Come and join an independent group of CRNAs in a full scope of practice environment with great staff and surgeons to work with. It is a full... | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist-Nursing Anesthesia BRAM | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 02.15.2019 |
| Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Nursing Anesthesia BRAM Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: CRNA... | |||
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA | Mayo Clinic Campus in Minnesota | Mankato, MN | 02.06.2019 |
| The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned. The CRNA prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic... | |||
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | University of Virginia Health System | Charlottesville, VA | 02.15.2019 |
| Sign on bonus available of $30,000 per program guidelines.Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Nancy DeBusk at 434-243-8092 or n.debusk@virginia.edu for additional information. Administer anesthesia and... | |||
| CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - Endobronch | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Nurse Anesthetist Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Positions are available at Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital and... | |||
| NURSE ANESTHETIST CRNA DUKE HEALTH | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Nurse Anesthetist Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Positions are available at Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital and... | |||
| CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - Duke Regional Hospital | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an outstanding benefits package... | |||
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SIGN ON BONUS) | McLeod Health | Florence, SC | 02.15.2019 |
| 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... | |||
| STUDENT REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (SRNA) - Duke Regional Hospital | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) Duke University Health System seeks to hire Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an... | |||
| CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - DN Anesthesia | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an outstanding benefits package including pension plan... | |||
| NURSE ANESTHETIST | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 02.15.2019 |
| Occ Summary Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures. Work Performed activities. described herein. Perform other related duties incidental to the work Administer... | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | St. Luke's Hospital | Duluth, MN | 02.15.2019 |
| Full-time As scheduled + off premise call as scheduled | |||
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA (Relocate to Charlottesville, VA) | University of Virginia Health System | Charlottesville, VA | 02.15.2019 |
| Sign-on bonus available of $30,000 per program guidelines. Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Nancy DeBusk at 434-243-8092 or n.debusk@virginia.edu for additional information. Administer anesthesia... | |||
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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Rocky Mount, NC
Nash Health Care Systems
Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented individuals to join our Anesthesia department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist! The CRNA will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive team player...
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Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Rocky Mount, NC
Nash Health Care Systems
Nash UNC Health Care is looking for talented individuals to join our Anesthesia department as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist! The CRNA will have the following experience and qualities: Ability to display a positive team player...
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Certified Nurse Anesthetist
Staples, MN
Lakewood Health System
Lakewood Health System has an exciting opportunity for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Come and join an independent group of CRNAs in a full scope of practice environment with great staff and surgeons to work with. It is a full...
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Nurse Anesthetist-Nursing Anesthesia BRAM
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Nursing Anesthesia BRAM Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: CRNA...
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA
Rochester, MN
Mayo Clinic Campus in Minnesota
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned. The CRNA prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic...
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Charlottesville, Vi
University of Virginia Health System
Sign on bonus available of $30,000 per program guidelines.Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Nancy DeBusk at 434-243-8092 or n.debusk@virginia.edu for additional information. Administer anesthesia and...
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CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - Endobronch
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Nurse Anesthetist Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Positions are available at Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital and...
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NURSE ANESTHETIST CRNA DUKE HEALTH
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Nurse Anesthetist Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Positions are available at Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital and...
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CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an outstanding benefits package...
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SIGN ON BONUS)
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...
-
STUDENT REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (SRNA) - Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) Duke University Health System seeks to hire Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an...
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CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist - DN Anesthesia
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Duke University Health System seeks to hire Nurse Anesthetist Registered Nurses who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Choose Duke to enjoy our culture of excellence, an outstanding benefits package including pension plan...
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NURSE ANESTHETIST
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Occ Summary Administer anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during surgical, obstetrical and other medical procedures. Work Performed activities. described herein. Perform other related duties incidental to the work Administer...
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Nurse Anesthetist
Duluth, MN
St. Luke's Hospital
Full-time As scheduled + off premise call as scheduled
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA (Relocate to Charlottesville, VA)
Charlottesville, Vi
University of Virginia Health System
Sign-on bonus available of $30,000 per program guidelines. Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Nancy DeBusk at 434-243-8092 or n.debusk@virginia.edu for additional information. Administer anesthesia...