Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Position Overview

The CRNA will provide comprehensive anesthesia care for adult and pediatric orthopedic patients undergoing outpatient and elective surgical procedures. Working collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons and perioperative clinical teams, you will perform pre-anesthetic evaluations, formulate and administer tailored anesthesia care plans (including regional nerve blocks, sedation, and general anesthesia), and manage post-anesthesia recovery and acute pain management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough pre-anesthesia assessments and formulate individualized anesthesia care plans suited for complex orthopedic interventions.
• Administer general anesthesia, regional anesthesia (including ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks), and monitored anesthesia care (MAC).
• Monitor intraoperative hemodynamics, airway safety, fluid balance, and clinical parameters, making real-time adjustments as required.
• Manage acute post-operative pain protocols to facilitate smooth patient recovery and early mobilization.
• Maintain complete and precise clinical documentation in accordance with unit standards and state regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, perioperative nurses, and surgical technicians to ensure seamless patient throughput and high safety standards.

Required Qualifications

Education & Board Certification

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Earned from a regionally accredited institution.
• Critical Care Background: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of active ICU or critical care experience (e.g., SICU, MICU, or CVICU) prior to anesthesia training.
• Accredited CRNA Program: Master’s or Doctoral degree from a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
• NBCRNA Certification: Passed and maintained active board certification via the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Life Support Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Nevada Licensure & Credentials

• Nevada APRN Licensure: Current, unencumbered RN license and active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure/authorization in nurse anesthesia from the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN) (or eligible for endorsement prior to start).
• Nevada State Board of Pharmacy License: Active state pharmacy board license for prescriptive authority.
• DEA Registration: Active federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance registration certificate.