Northcrest Medical Center- Full Time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Overview

New Compensation Package! • Full-Time CRNA • Up to $340,000 annually • Sign-on and Quality Bonuses • Full Benefit Package! 

LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking an experienced Full time CRNA to join our team at TriStar Northcrest Medical Center in Springfield, TN. This position offers a Monday – Friday schedule, call opportunities and the ability to practice in an autonomous, yet highly collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional, cost-effective anesthesia care! 

About the Facility: 

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County, TN and the surrounding areas. CRNAs practice in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with experienced anesthesia providers and supportive surgical staff. The hospital is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and offers a stable, well-equipped setting for anesthesia professionals seeking both clinical variety and strong team support. 

 Schedule: Waterfall system 

Case Mix:  Orthopedics: Total joints, fractures, sports medicine- no spines. 

                 General: Chole, appy, colon resection, endo, mastectomy- no thoracic or vascular

                 Urology, OB/Gyn, ENT, Podiatry, Cardiology- TEE/Cardioversion

Call Requirements:  

• 1:8 First and Second Call 

• Guaranteed post first call day off 

• In house call only if there is an active OB patient on the floor 

 Benefits: 

$255,000 annual Salary 

$70,000- $75,000 estimated call compensation 

$15,000 Sign-on bonus

$10,000 Quality Bonus- paid quarterly • CME Reimbursement- $3,000 • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance premiums 100% covered for employees • Relocation Assistance 

Malpractice: Professional Liability will be covered by LifeLinc. 

Responsibilities

Administrative Duties:  

• The CRNA must function as a collaborator and team member to accomplish applicable goals and functions of LifeLinc.  

• Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.  

• Remains cognizant of rules and regulation as they pertain to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and remains compliant at a local, state, and federal level.  

Clinical Duties:  

The CRNA scope of practice includes, but is not limited to, the following:  

• Performing and timely and accurately documenting a pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies; selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering pre-anesthetic medications and fluids; and obtaining informed consent for anesthesia.  

• The day-to-day responsibility of the CRNA for this position will be to provide professional anesthesia services to patients in accordance with the standard of care and state and federal laws and may include any of all of the following:  

• Managing a patient's airway.  

• Managing emergence and recovery from anesthesia.  

• Releasing or discharging patients from a post-anesthesia care area, and providing post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.  

• Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.  

• Additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA.  

Communication: 

• Attends meetings as needed  

• Works with peers to obtain required information on a timely basis and to solve outstanding issues, as appropriate.  

• Promotes and contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting coworkers, contributing ideas and problem-solving with co-workers.  

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications:  

• ACLS/BLS/PALS certification  

Why LifeLinc?   

LifeLinc Anesthesia has emerged as one of the top comprehensive anesthesia management providers in the country. Since 2003, LifeLinc has centered its mission on "Changing the Status Quo" of healthcare through innovative solutions and excellent clinical quality. We recognize that an exceptional anesthesia team enhances patient safety and experience. This is why we enable our providers to serve as leaders in the perioperative setting, maximizing their potential and fostering long-term employment relationships. LifeLinc’s educational arm, LifeLinc Academy, enables our providers to optimize the skills necessary to practice autonomously and attain CME credits in the process. LEAP, Leadership Empowered Anesthesia Providers, is LifeLinc’s clinical leadership training program designed to produce clinical leaders who excel in the business of anesthesia. Come join a team committed to provider growth and continuing innovation in anesthesia!