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
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...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Memorial Health System	Springfield, IL	07.26.2017
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...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Memorial Health System	Springfield, IL	07.26.2017
Status: Part-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	07.26.2017
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...
CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)	AnMed Health	Anderson, SC	10.07.2016
- Master's Degree CRNAs are professional Registered Nurses duly licensed and certified to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, registered with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and have completed a graduate...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Livingston HealthCare	Livingston, MT	09.02.2016
A qualified anesthesia professional involved in the administration of anesthesia and related services as delineated by the clinical and nonclinical responsibilities described herein. Qualifications Holds current state licensure as a...
Anesthetist	VCU Health System	Richmond, VA	07.26.2017
- 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	07.26.2017
- 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....
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Cardiac Service Line)	McLeod Health	Florence, SC	07.26.2017
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	07.26.2017
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...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Nash Health Care Systems	Rocky Mount, NC	04.21.2017
The CRNA will employ multiple modalities, including regional anesthesia, MAC sedation and general anesthesia, in the operating room as well as the Labor & Delivery suite to provide adequate analgesia or anesthesia during surgical procedures....
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)	Halifax Regional	Roanoke Rapids, NC	12.11.2015
Provides pre operative, intra operative, and post operative safe and comprehensive anesthesia care to patients during surgical procedures, pain relief, airway management, obstetrics, cardioversions, x ray procedures, and emergency room treatment....
NURSE, ANESTHETIST (EXEMPT)	Carilion Clinic	Roanoke, VA	07.26.2017
Regular Part time CRNA opportunity available at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Night shift. Can make full time by adding other shifts and hours. Must possess skills to administer general/regional anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care to...
NURSE, ANESTHETIST (EXEMPT)	Carilion Clinic	Roanoke, VA	07.26.2017
Full time CRNA opportunity available at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Work 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts. Must possess skills to administer general/regional anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care to ASA Class I, II, III, IV and V patients...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System	Spartanburg, SC	07.26.2017
Masters Prepared Required CRNA Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is currently seeking a FT CRNA for Spartanburg Medical Center. The CRNA will be responsible for performing functions necessary to administer anesthesia under the direct...

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...
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...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Springfield, IL Memorial Health System
Status: Part-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...
CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) Anderson, SC AnMed Health
- Master's Degree CRNAs are professional Registered Nurses duly licensed and certified to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, registered with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and have completed a graduate...
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. Qualifications Holds current state licensure as a...
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....
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...
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Rocky Mount, NC Nash Health Care Systems
The CRNA will employ multiple modalities, including regional anesthesia, MAC sedation and general anesthesia, in the operating room as well as the Labor & Delivery suite to provide adequate analgesia or anesthesia during surgical procedures....
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Roanoke Rapids, NC Halifax Regional
Provides pre operative, intra operative, and post operative safe and comprehensive anesthesia care to patients during surgical procedures, pain relief, airway management, obstetrics, cardioversions, x ray procedures, and emergency room treatment....
NURSE, ANESTHETIST (EXEMPT) Roanoke, VA Carilion Clinic
Regular Part time CRNA opportunity available at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Night shift. Can make full time by adding other shifts and hours. Must possess skills to administer general/regional anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care to...
NURSE, ANESTHETIST (EXEMPT) Roanoke, VA Carilion Clinic
Full time CRNA opportunity available at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Work 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts. Must possess skills to administer general/regional anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care to ASA Class I, II, III, IV and V patients...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Masters Prepared Required CRNA Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is currently seeking a FT CRNA for Spartanburg Medical Center. The CRNA will be responsible for performing functions necessary to administer anesthesia under the direct...