CRNA

About the Department

The University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology is the only academic health center and the most comprehensive health care network in Mid-Missouri. Our surgical volumes and growth of our surgical specialties are increasing, creating the need to recruit additional CRNA staff.

Opportunity Highlights

• Administration of general, regional, local and MAC anesthesia to a variety of patients in multiple settings
• All CRNAs will act under the supervision of our Chief Nurse Anesthetist and be medically directed by an anesthesiologist to provide patient care at the University Hospital, Women's Hospital, Missouri Orthopedic Institute, Keene Street Medical Center, or Fairview Digestive Health Clinic
• Join our collegial staff of both CRNAs and anesthesiologists under the leadership of Dr. Quinn Johnson

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative assessments, and case review
• OR preparation, documentation and charting, post-operative monitoring
• Starting IVs, placing NG/OG tubes, and emergency airway management when requested by other providers or services
• Mentor nurse anesthetist students along with other professionals working, training, and observing with the Anesthesiology Department
• Opportunities to participate in research studies and clinical trials as directed by the Primary Investigators

Schedule

• Five 8-hour shifts/week and/or 4 10-hour shifts/week as available
• Flexible shifts and varied schedules are also possible
• Light Call - Only 1 to 2 at home beeper call weekends per year with the opportunity to easily trade or be paid for working extra
• Multiple shift possibilities: 8-hour shifts or 10-hour shifts working predominantly Monday – Friday
• Some occasional weekend assignments

Salary

$250,000 with ability to get paid for working extra shifts

Hiring Incentives

Available for both experienced and new graduates

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a School of Nursing and possession of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri
• Completion of an advanced nursing education program for Nurse Anesthetist
• Able to provide Documentation of Recognition as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Missouri
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist is necessary. If a new graduate, the first available nationally recognized certification examination must be taken and successfully completed

Application Materials

In addition to filling out the online application, please provide a Resume.

About Columbia, Missouri

• Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is "more than a college town" and "surprisingly sophisticated."
• Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
• #6 Most affordable outdoorsy places to live by Realtor.com June 2022
• #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
• 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools
• Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests
• Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City
• Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living
• Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year

About MU Health Care and the University of Missouri

• MUHC has one of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest
• Recognized as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" by Becker's Hospital Review
• MUHC has consistently been named one of the nation's "Most Wired" health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME)
• Missouri's largest public research university with an average enrollment of 35,000 students
• One of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.