Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Job Overview

No on‑call, no weekends, and outpatient surgery center – Monday to Friday opportunities available. Azura Vascular Care, a national leader in vascular specialty services and a division of Fresenius Medical Care, is hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Corpus Christi. You will work autonomously and with the healthcare team to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based anesthesia and pain care across a variety of procedures, including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

• Pre‑Anesthesia Assessment & Planning:
  Conduct pre‑anesthesia evaluations, obtain informed consent, and develop anesthesia care plans.
• Medication & Equipment Management:
  Select, administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs and fluids; perform safety checks on equipment.
• Anesthesia Administration:
  Administer anesthesia and sedation, manage airways, and ensure safe anesthesia delivery during procedures.
• Intraoperative & Peri‑Anesthetic Monitoring:
  Monitor patient condition, maintain time‑based records, and adjust care to maintain stability.
• Post‑Anesthesia Care & Discharge:
  Manage patient emergence and recovery, provide follow‑up care, and discharge from the post‑anesthesia unit.
• Pain Management & Advanced Techniques:
  Implement pain management strategies, including regional anesthesia and interventional procedures.
• Emergency & Critical Interventions:
  Stabilize patients in emergencies, providing airway, cardiovascular, and respiratory support.
• Compliance, Safety, &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ensure patient safety, comply with standards, participate in quality initiatives, and collaborate with teams.

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• Current appropriate state licensure and compliance with applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
• 8–12 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience; 5 years of CRNA experience preferred.
• Competent in performing as a CRNA in a clinical setting and proficient in operating anesthesia equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Skilled in providing age‑ and population‑appropriate patient care; understanding principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Knowledgeable in infection control practices, able to maintain confidentiality, and follow facility policies and procedures.

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible working hours.
• No weekends, evenings, or on‑call shifts.
• Other benefits as provided by Azura Vascular Care.

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform this job's essential functions. They may include lifting and positioning patients, lifting objects over 50pounds, and spending the majority of time on your feet. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The work environment is typical of a healthcare facility, with controlled temperature and moderate noise levels.

Exposure to infectious diseases, contagious materials, and radiation may occur, and protective gear may be required in procedure rooms for extended periods. Travel may be required up to 10–15%, primarily during business hours, with occasional overnight travel.

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug‑free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors.