12.5-hour shifts

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This CRNA position is based in the Anesthesia Service at Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, Missouri. The role is a day-shift position scheduled for 30 hours per week, with the posted hours running from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

The nurse anesthetist uses current physiologic knowledge, anesthesia science, and a whole-person approach to assess patients, establish an anesthesia plan of care, and then carry out and evaluate that care. The role provides direct and indirect patient care, guides the care team toward patient goals under national standards of nurse anesthesia practice, coordinates the work of other team members, delegates tasks appropriately, and helps resolve system issues so care stays high quality and efficient. Strong communication, leadership, time management, and problem-solving abilities are required.

Candidates must have completed an accredited nurse anesthesia education program and have at least one year of nursing experience in a critical care setting or one year of experience as a CRNA. Required credentials include a Missouri registered nursing license and certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist from the NBC RNA. The nurse must also obtain BLS within 90 days of hire and ACLS and PALS within 365 days of hire.

Other expectations include helping set the department's scope of care in line with the institution's mission and strategic plan, working knowledge of human relations, customer service, and inventory management, and juggling many requests and deadlines across several people. The nurse is expected to keep up with anesthesia practice through ongoing review tied to recertification and to apply sound aseptic technique.