Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

About the role

Azura Vascular Care is a national leader in vascular specialty services, a division of Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest dialysis provider. We treat a range of vascular disorders using minimally invasive techniques in state-of-the-art outpatient centers to achieve optimal patient outcomes while delivering the best experience possible. We are hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Anesthesia Assessment & Planning: Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations, obtain informed consent, and develop anesthesia care plans.
• Medication & Equipment Management: Select, administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, and fluids; manage and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Anesthesia Administration: Administer anesthesia and sedation, manage airways, and ensure safe anesthesia delivery during procedures.
• Intraoperative & Peri-Anesthetic Monitoring: Monitor patient condition, maintain time-based records, and adjust care to maintain stability.
• Post-Anesthesia Care & Discharge: Manage patient emergence and recovery, provide follow-up care, and discharge from the post-anesthesia unit.
• Pain Management & Advanced Techniques: Implement pain management strategies, including regional anesthesia and interventional procedures.
• Emergency & Critical Interventions: Stabilize patients in emergencies, providing airway, cardiovascular, and respiratory support.
• Compliance, Safety, & Collaboration: Ensure patient safety, comply with standards, participate in quality initiatives, and collaborate with teams.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• Current Appropriate State Licensure and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience; 5 years of CRNA experience preferred.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
• Competent in performing as a CRNA in a clinical setting.
• Proficient in operating anesthesia equipment and providing perioperative or operating room support to patients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Skilled in providing age- and population-appropriate patient care.
• Knowledgeable in infection control practices.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow facility policies and procedures.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Understanding of infection control practices.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

The key benefits include compensation, working hour flexibility, no-weekend/evening/on-calls, etc.

Pay

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. $150.00 hr - $250.00 hr

Schedule

The schedule is per diem/FT/PT.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform this job's essential functions.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, contagious materials, and radiation.
• Protective gear may be required in procedure rooms for extended periods.
• Majority of time spent on feet.
• Role involves lifting and positioning patients.
• Must be able to lift objects over 50 pounds.
• May require 10-15% travel, primarily during business hours, with occasional overnight travel.

Supervision

SUPERVISION: None

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans