Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA

Company: Pain Specialists of America LLC
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Pain Specialists of America ("PSA") is a Texas-based, multisite comprehensive pain management company that includes over 15 locations. We are seeking talented professionals who can support the business and help it achieve its strategic objectives. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who practices both autonomously and in collaboration with a variety of health providers on the interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services. The CRNA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan for procedures including surgical and interventional management cases. The majority of cases are performed in the prone position. Two full operating room teams designed to support transfer safety for the patients. The operating surgeons are also Anesthesia trained professionals who are willing and able to support anesthesia providers within the center. Work Location: 701 E. FM 1626 Suite 300 Austin, TX 78748 Job Type: W2 - Preferred Open to 1099 Open to Spot days Negotiable Schedule/Caseload Two-three days per week we do interventional pain management cases with MAC as the highest level of sedation. On these days there are approximately 40-50 cases scheduled and one anesthesia provider can provide up to 25 cases in an operating room. One-two days per week we perform surgical cases which may to include some General sedation cases. On surgical days there are approximately 10-15 cases, and an anesthesia provider can perform up to 8 cases in an operating room. Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm No weekends No On-call Team Dynamic The facility is equipped with two operating rooms, five preoperative bays and 8 postoperative bays (some used for overflow). One anesthesia provider operates primarily out of one operating room. The operating room team consists of Registered nurse, Rad Tech, Operating surgeon, and Scrub Tech. Everyone plays a vital role in the team; in an emergency the team roles are defined to ensure everything flows smoothly and the patient remains safe. Clinical Clinical responsibilities of the CRNA are delineated by his or her clinical privileges and may include: · Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient. · Review, request, and order (as permitted by state law), laboratory/diagnostic studies. · Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services. · Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment. · Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan. · Perform all levels of sedation from general to moderate sedation. · Able to monitor patient responses. · Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed. · Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services. Nonclinical Additional nonclinical responsibilities of the CRNA may include, but are not limited to: · Quality assessment and quality assurance. · Didactic and clinical education of students and staff. · Appointment to facility committees and related activities. · Interdepartmental liaison responsibilities. · Clinical or administrative oversight of other departments in the perioperative setting. · Ensure patient receives safe and effective care. · Supports patient safety when performing his or her job functions and through participation in facility, department or unit patient safety initiatives. · Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. · Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. · Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge. · Professional Development · Participates in required educational programs. · Participates in monthly departmental meetings. · Seeks ongoing professional educational growth. · Maintains current licensure requirements for CRNA practice. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities · Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the perioperative setting on a regular basis. · Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA. · Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with various clinical staff and other disciplines. · Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. · Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. · Knowledge of infection prevention and control techniques. · Ability to maintain confidential records. · Ability to implement and adhere to facility policies and procedures. · Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation. · Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer. · Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system. · Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postanesthesia period. · Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the postanesthesia period. · Provide postanesthesia follow-up evaluation and care. · Discharge the patient from the postanesthesia care unit. · Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques. Full Time Benefits for W2 : Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k w/company match contribution Paid Time Off Short & Long-Term Disability HSA (w/company contribution), FSA Life Insurance (company paid voluntary options) 10 Paid Holidays for the Year 2025 Employee Assistance Programs Requirements: · Current Resume/CV · Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning CRNAs. · Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor. · Is 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. · Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified below. · Holds current ACLS and BLS certification · Can provide thorough vaccination history in compliance regulatory guidelines (PPD, flu/declination, covid/declination, and HepB series/titre)

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