8-hour shifts

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The schedule is 8-hour days, 07:00 to 15:00. The role is a full-time position for an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Laurel Surgery & Endoscopy Center, a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgical facility in Laurel, Mississippi, serving patients across Jones County and the surrounding area. The center handles a wide range of outpatient surgical and endoscopic procedures in a comfortable, efficient setting that prioritizes safety and compassion. The provider would work within an autonomous yet collaborative environment focused on patient-centered anesthesia care.

The posting advertises a salary of $200,000 and describes the schedule as weekdays only, with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties. Benefits include seven weeks of paid time off, a full benefits package, continuing education reimbursement, 401(k) participation, and relocation assistance. Health, dental, and vision premiums are listed as fully covered for the employee, and professional liability coverage is provided by the employer.

Clinical responsibilities include performing and documenting pre-anesthetic assessments and patient evaluations, ordering diagnostic studies and consultations as needed, selecting and administering pre-anesthetic medications and fluids, and obtaining informed consent. The nurse anesthetist would manage airways, oversee emergence and recovery, discharge patients from the post-anesthesia area, provide follow-up care for anesthesia-related complications, and respond to emergencies using advanced or basic life support techniques. Administrative expectations include developing standards for continuity of care and case management and staying current with AANA guidance and local, state, and federal regulations.

Candidates must be graduates of an approved nursing school and of a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation, and must have passed the AANA Council on Certification examination. ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are also required. The role calls for a team player who attends meetings as needed, communicates effectively with colleagues, and contributes ideas to problem-solving within the department.

The employer, LifeLinc Anesthesia, describes itself as a leading national anesthesia management provider founded in 2003 with a mission of improving healthcare quality. Its internal LifeLinc Academy supports clinical skill development and CME credit, and its LEAP leadership training program prepares providers for clinical leadership roles.