CRNA

Brief Description

• Anesthesia & Procedural Care
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments, develop anesthesia care plans, and obtain informed consent.
• Administer anesthesia for:
• Surgical procedures
• Endoscopic procedures
• Obstetric services (including labor epidurals and cesarean sections)
• Emergency procedures
• Provide monitored anesthesia care (MAC) and procedural sedation in:
• Emergency Department
• Medical-surgical units
• Manage airway support, including advanced airway interventions across all departments.

Obstetrics Coverage

• Provide anesthesia services for labor and delivery patients.
• Maintain a maximum 30-minute response time for obstetric cases when on call.
• Respond to emergent obstetrical situations, including urgent and emergent cesarean deliveries.

Call Coverage

• Participate in a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation providing 24/7 call coverage during assigned period.
• Be available to respond to anesthesia needs hospital-wide, including:
• OR cases
• Emergency airway management
• Procedural sedation
• Obstetric emergencies

Patient Safety & Quality

• Monitor patients throughout anesthesia administration and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, anesthesia standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and performance improvement activities.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work collaboratively with physicians, surgeons, nursing staff, and leadership.
• Provide education and support to clinical staff regarding sedation safety, airway management, and anesthesia-related care.

Requirements SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum:

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program

Experience Minimum : 1 plus years of experience in as a CRNA working with surgical and obstetric care.

Preferred : 1-3 years experience in a rural or Critical Access Hospital setting or experience with independent anesthesia practice

Computer Skills Certificates & Licenses Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Suite of products

Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Active Registered Nurse and APRN licensure in the State of Kansas Current Certification In

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred

Summary Work Schedule:

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off with 24/7 call coverage during on-duty rotation