Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Job Shift Information

• Work hours:
  
  8, 10, or 12 hours. You can choose to work longer hours if you want.
• No weekend or on‑call shifts.
• The number of patients you will work with changes.

• Give anesthesia (medication to prevent pain) for surgeries, childbirth, and other medical or dental procedures.
• Work with patients of all ages, including older adults and children.
• Help manage breathing for patients when needed.
• Lead and support your colleagues in their professional growth.
• Assign tasks to assistive staff respectfully.
• Work with the Anesthesia team and Surgeon to find the best care for patients.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to plan and manage patient care.
• Create a positive work environment by promoting good communication and problem‑solving.
• Conduct thorough pre‑anesthesia assessments and keep records of your findings.
• Collaborate with Anesthesiologists to create and manage anesthesia plans throughout the entire process, from before to after surgery.
• Keep complete and accurate notes of all patient care provided.
• Provide airway management and perform intubations in emergency and non‑emergency situations.

• Must be Board Certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) - REQUIRED.
• Must have active Michigan nursing and specialty licenses (must have in hand) - REQUIRED (NO EXCEPTIONS).
• Must have active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (or willing to obtain) - REQUIRED.
• Must have a clean record (no malpractice or license issues) - REQUIRED.
• At least 2 years of experience as a CRNA.
• Must obtain a DEA license and CSR/CDS license before starting.

• AANA
• ACLS
• BLS
• Board Certified
• PALS

• Must be licensed to work in Michigan.