Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Job Description

Introduction: Begin with a brief overview of the job and its key responsibilities. Mention if the CRNA will be assigned to a surgical unit, specialty, or if the position involves scheduling rotation.

About your facility: In this section, highlight the benefits of joining your team and workplace. Share information about your facility’s mission, values, company culture, and any hospital designations, awards or recognitions received.

Role and responsibilities: Outline the daily tasks of an CRNA that are unit-/specialty-specific to help candidates assess their interest/qualifications in the role.

Adding bullet points can make the information easily digestible. Here are some examples of standard job duties:

• Obtain, order, and administer anesthesia and analgesics.
• Tailor anesthesia plans for each patient.
• Identify and manage adverse reactions in patients related to anesthesia.

Expectations: Specify if the job is full-time or part-time. List any benefits and perks offered by your facility, like professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursements, or paid time off. You can also provide pay range information here. Be transparent about the job’s physical requirements. For example:

This role can be physically demanding, requiring occasional heavy lifting. The job will require standing and walking, with some sitting. Tasks will involve eye work, such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing. Please note that the physical demands may vary depending on the specific work area and tasks assigned.

Minimum qualifications: List the must-have candidate requirements. For example:

• Current unrestricted CRNA license to practice in [insert state]
• Current unrestricted RN license to practice in [insert state]
• [Insert number] years of experience as a CRNA
• Required certifications for the specific position (e.g., BLS, CPR)
• Additionally required associations/certifications for the position
• Must possess strong clinical and technical skills (e.g., familiarity with an EMR such as Epic)

Conclusion: Finish the CRNA job description with a strong call to action, explaining how candidates can apply for the open role and outlining the next steps in the hiring process.