Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - 300P Activation - .9 FTE, Rotating (12HRS) - Up to $60k Sign-On and Relocation Bonus

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If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 12 Hour (United States of America) Discover What It's Like to Practice at Stanford At Stanford Health Care, anesthesia is more than a service line—it's a specialty at the forefront of innovation, education, and patient care. As our surgical programs continue to grow and new operating rooms come online, we are expanding our CRNA team from 60 to 75 providers and are seeking talented CRNAs who want to be part of a collaborative, high-performing anesthesia department. If you're looking for a position that combines clinical excellence, professional growth, work-life balance, and the opportunity to practice alongside some of the most respected anesthesia professionals in the country, Stanford may be the place for you. A Practice Designed for Professional Satisfaction Stanford utilizes an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model, with CRNAs and anesthesiologists working together in a collaborative and collegial environment. Our anesthesiologist-to-CRNA ratio is typically 1:3, supporting both autonomy and teamwork while ensuring exceptional patient care. One of the things our CRNAs value most is the culture of mutual respect between CRNAs and anesthesiologists. We are proud of the strong professional relationships that exist throughout the department and the shared commitment to clinical excellence. As an academic medical center, Stanford is also home to one of the nation's leading anesthesiology residency programs. Education is part of our DNA, and our department regularly hosts Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) from the UC Davis and Samuel Merritt University CRNA programs. Whether you enjoy mentoring future providers or simply appreciate practicing in a learning-focused environment, you'll find opportunities to contribute and grow. Schedule and Work-Life Balance We currently have openings for: • 0.9 FTE positions • Three 12-hour shifts per week (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) • Occasional 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM shifts (approximately once per month) Perhaps most importantly, these positions offer something many anesthesia providers are seeking: • No scheduled nights • No call requirements • No weekend requirements This schedule allows our CRNAs to enjoy meaningful time away from work while still practicing in a challenging and rewarding clinical environment. Growth Opportunities Beyond the Operating Room Stanford is committed to helping Advanced Practice Providers build long-term careers. CRNAs have access to an established Advanced Practice Provider Career Ladder, creating clear pathways for professional advancement and compensation growth based on demonstrated achievement and contribution. Our CRNAs are also encouraged to pursue interests beyond direct clinical care, including: • Participation in faculty-led research projects • Quality improvement initiatives • Leadership opportunities • Education and mentorship activities • Departmental committees and strategic initiatives Whether your passion is patient care, quality, education, research, or leadership, Stanford offers opportunities to expand your impact. A Team That Is Growing Together Like many successful organizations experiencing rapid expansion, we are navigating growth. We are honest about the fact that growth brings challenges—but it also brings opportunity. What makes Stanford unique is a leadership team that is deeply committed to supporting providers through that growth. Our focus is not simply on hiring new CRNAs; it is on helping them succeed, develop professionally, and build lasting careers within our organization. We are intentionally working to maintain a close-knit culture despite our increasing size, and we are looking for CRNAs who are excited to contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment. Life in the Bay Area Beyond the walls of Stanford Health Care, the Bay Area offers an exceptional quality of life. From year-round mild weather and world-class dining to hiking, cycling, beaches, wine country, and easy access to the Sierra Nevada mountains, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy your time outside of work. Whether you're drawn to outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, family activities, or simply a vibrant community, the Bay Area has something for everyone. Competitive compensation. Academic environment. Collaborative culture. Opportunity to grow. Come see what it's like to practice anesthesia at Stanford. This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview REQUIREMENTS: Entry level with greater than three (3) years of experience as a CRNA. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) functions under this Nurse Anesthetist Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). In collaboration with the attending physicians in the Department of Anesthesiology, and through implementation of standardized procedures, the CRNA is responsible for selecting and administering anesthesia to pediatric and adult patients undergoing surgical procedures in the Operating Room (OR), or to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures outside the OR under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Specific functions pertaining to the Department of Anesthesiology are established by the CRNA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do A. A CRNA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, and which are consistent with the CRNA’s education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who is responsible for the patients cared for by that CRNA. B. A CRNA shall consult with an anesthesiologist regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the CRNA determines exceeds his/her level of competence. C. Scope of Practice of the CRNA: Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on patients, according to written standardized procedures. [see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients] Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. [see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients] Orders, obtains and administers pre-anesthetic and anesthetic agents, and adjuvant drugs for administration through general, regional or local techniques, according to written standardized procedures. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable. Obtains informed consent, as indicated. Evaluates patient to identify apparent or potential difficulties with airway management, if indicated. Discusses anesthesia and/or treatment plan based on identified assessments and physical findings. Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their families, as indicated. Obtains, prepares and uses all equipment, monitors, supplies and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia and sedation techniques, performs and orders safety checks as needed. Observes, monitors and records vital signs, respiratory stability, adequate gaseous exchange, types of fluids and/or blood loss evaluation and replacement and other critical parameters. Inserts invasive monitoring lines for an anesthetic and for interpretation of physiologic data. Performs all aspects of airway management. Recognizes abnormal patient response during anesthesia, selecting and implementing corrective action and requesting consultation whenever necessary. Provides airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and uses basic or advanced life support techniques. Keeps the surgeon/proceduralist and responsible anesthesiologist informed of patient’s condition as needed. Documents anesthetic in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements; records type of anesthetic used. Evaluates patient response during emergence from anesthesia and instituting pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer. Performs post-anesthesia follow-up and evaluation of patient’s response to anesthesia in the recovery room, taking appropriate corrective actions and requesting consultation when indicated. Communicates with the assigned anesthesia faculty member, as needed, before, during and after surgery. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and according to written standardized procedures where applicable. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Qualifications Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Graduate of a CRNA program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and BLS - Basic Life Support and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support CRNA - Certified Nurse Anesthetist These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $157.03 - $170.42 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.