Nurse Anesthetist Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

ORGANIZATION:

Anesthesiology

JOB SUMMARY:

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist administers general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical and obstetrical procedures. Performs anesthesia-related procedures at the discretion of and under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist. Evaluates patients preoperatively and, in consultation with the attending anesthesiologist, formulates and carries out an anesthesia care plan including monitoring and recording patient reaction to anesthesia and modifying the anesthetic plan accordingly. Safely transports patients to and from an anesthetizing location and ensures appropriate care during the postoperative period. Supervises, instructs, and counsels student nurse anesthetists to ensure patient safety. Interacts with staff and patients in a way that shows respect and consideration for the individual.

POSITION HOURS: PRN

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, Department of Anesthesia is accepting applications for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for opportunities opening as a result of our rapid growth. If you are a licensed CRNA or a student graduating within the next 9-12 months from your Nurse Anesthetist program, you are encouraged to apply online today. We look forward to reviewing your resume and we will keep you informed along the way.

WHY CHOOSE VANDERBILT ANESTHESIA?

• Diverse and Challenging Cases: The more than 300 CRNAs provide anesthesia for a wide range of surgeries including cardiac, pediatric, vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, plastics, radiologic, and special procedures. CRNAs administer general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for scheduled and emergency surgical, obstetric, and diagnostic procedures.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside anesthesiologists, residents, SRNAs, anesthesia technicians, and other healthcare professionals. Our CRNAs boast about our supportive environment.
• Career Growth & Leadership: Explore opportunities in leadership, quality improvement, and specialty teams. Salary stipends are available for our specific service lines.
• Exceptional Benefits & Education: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including ongoing CME opportunities and much more!
• Excellent SRNA Clinical Affiliations: Vanderbilt’s affiliation with top anesthesia education programs, including the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (second largest nurse anesthesia program in the country!), Emory University, and Marion University. SRNAs support approximately 7,000 anesthetic cases annually, while on Vanderbilt clinical rotations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited/approved CRNA
• New Graduates accepted during final semester

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION (LCR):

• TN Registered Nurse and CRNA certification
• Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain license/certification within 90 days, in accordance with state guidelines.

OUR NURSING PHILOSOPHY:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

ACHIEVE THE REMARKABLE:

Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

CORE CAPABILITIES:

Supporting Colleagues:
- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Responsibilities:

CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists, LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Relevant Work Experience

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Less than 1 year

Education:

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.