(FT) CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)As a CRNA at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you'll deliver high-quality anesthesia services for surgical and obstetrical patients, working in a collaborative team with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff. If you value clinical excellence, teamwork, and caring for a close-knit community, you'll thrive here.NARMC is a non-profit system with a hospital in Harrison and 13 clinics serving rural North Arkansas. Our 750+ employees provide comprehensive care guided by values of safety, quality, integrity, and community. Our mission is to provide comprehensive care for Northwest Arkansas; our vision is to be the most trusted and preferred provider.Provide comprehensive anesthesia care across the perioperative continuumincluding pre-anesthetic assessment, intraoperative management, and safe transfer of care to PACUwhile upholding patient safety, accurate documentation, and productive collaboration in a care team model.Key responsibilities include:Conduct pre-anesthetic review: history, physical assessment, allergies, diagnostics, and risk evaluation; meet with patients/families to educate and set expectations.Select, prepare, and utilize anesthesia equipment, monitors, supplies, and medications; ensure availability of special equipment as needed.Administer general and regional anesthesia (e.g., spinal/epidural) and provide age-appropriate care for surgical and obstetrical patients.Perform airway management; place peripheral IVs and arterial lines; manage vasoactive infusions; recognize and treat adverse responses promptly.Accurately document anesthesia care, significant events, and key coding/billing elements in the EHR.Collaborate with supervising anesthesiologist; request consultation and escalate appropriately in a team-based model.Manage induction and emergence; ensure hemodynamic stability; deliver thorough handoff to PACU.Participate in quality improvement, problem-solving, and education/precepting for students as assigned.Model professionalism, confidentiality, and positive teamwork with OR, PACU, RR, and surgical staff.Job qualifications:Required:Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license with CRNA authority (or eligibility) in the state.NBCRNA certification (active) and graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program.Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA).Demonstrated proficiency in general anesthesia, neuraxial techniques, airway management, MAC, and perioperative documentation.Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; strong clinical judgment and communication skills.Maintain state APRN/CRNA licensure and NBCRNA certification; meet all CME/CE requirements.Maintain hospital medical staff appointment and delineation of privileges (core and any advanced privileges such as US-guided blocks or arterial lines).DEA registration and state controlled substance authority if prescriptive/ordering privileges are granted by medical staff bylaws.Compensation & Schedule:Status: Full-timeSchedule: 4, 10's per week, with call rotationCompensation: Competitive; details and differentials discussed during the interview process.Why join us:Strong, collegial anesthesia team and supportive OR culture.Diverse case mix in a community hospital setting where your expertise has visible impact.Ongoing education, precepting opportunities, and engagement in quality improvement.Benefits overview:Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.