Certified Nurse Anesthetist - (CRNA)

UOVUNIUSR0079472EXTERNALENUS No call, holidays, and weekends optional. Shift differentials for evenings & weekends.

UVA Health is a world class medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. The University of Virginia Medical Center consistently ranks as one of the top hospitals in Virginia by the U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Hospitals’ guide, and magnet recognition by The American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020.

UVA Department of Anesthesiology utilizes and embraces the 'Anesthesia Team care model', involving anesthesiologists, CRNAs, residents, SRNAs, and anesthesia technologists. The CRNA is a critical team member administering general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care in a variety of settings: Main OR (vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, gyn, plastics) outpatient surgical services, obstetrics, pediatrics, off sites (outpatient endoscopy center, cath lab, MRI, interventional radiology). Additionally, in the summer of 2022 the newly built state of the art Ivy Mountain Orthopedic Outpatient care facility will enable the CRNAs to expand their scope of practice to incorporate regional anesthesia with a variety of peripheral nerve blocks.

VACATION: 26 days of PTO/vacation with 1 week for professional development.

Offers range from $210K to $250K based on experience.

Sign on incentive available for qualified candidates. Relocation assistance available per UVA Medical Center policy. Please contact Renee M Bounds @ yay2vw@virginia.edu 434-987-7363 for any questions related to this position.

Administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration and consultation with attending anesthesiologists in the main OR and satellite areas.

• Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.

• Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care in collaboration with attending anesthesiologist.

• Implements monitors and adjusts patient’s physiologic condition as appropriate for type of anesthesia and specific patient’s needs.

• Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety.

• Supports operating room procedures. 

• Participates in additional areas of responsibility which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.

• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or eligible to practice as a CRNA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: (squeezing an ambu bag). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs and lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, heat, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $77.96 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.