CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham - PRN
Company: UAB Medicine
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: March 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Description: Work schedule: Flexi/PRN,
non-benefited Job Highlights: The UAB Division of Community
Anesthesia includes a group of anesthesiologists and CRNAs that
provide services to some UAB St. Vincent's facilities. The division
allows busy community hospitals to use the cutting-edge,
evidence-based approach to medicine found within an academic
environment. These CRNAs have autonomy and enjoy a collegial
working relationship with anesthesiologists and surgeons. The
division's services are provided at the UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham campus, located near downtown Birmingham. The hospital
and adjoining surgery centers covered by the division feature
numerous surgical specialties, including a busy sports medicine
orthopaedic practice, obstetric, cardiac, neuro, vascular, and
general surgery, among many others. There are many opportunities to
become proficient in any field of anesthesia for both new graduates
and veterans, as the division provides anesthesia services for more
than 50,000 procedures annually across 53 operating rooms and
surgical suites. The team includes 15 anesthesiologists and more
than 70 CRNAs who work together to provide the best possible care.
Job Description: Provides anesthesia under the direction of an
anesthesiologist for diverse surgical procedures and diagnostic
tests. Participates in the clinical instruction of nurse anesthesia
students. Key Responsibilities are performed under the direction of
the anesthesiologists according to the policy and procedures of the
Department of Anesthesiology. Position Requirements: EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE: Required: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia
program. LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION: Required: •
Alabama Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist license. • Current
BLS certification • Current ACLS certification TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good
communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1)
perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another
of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2)
accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an
one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights
and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy
and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional
distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which
creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate
effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and
educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope
effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment;
(9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical,
unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work
ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a
customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived
needs. Disclaimer: Please Note: The duties and responsibilities
described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be
assigned to the employee as necessitated by business demands. This
job description does not constitute a contract of employment or
otherwise limit UAB's employment-at-will rights at any time.
Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and
procedures during their employment. UA Health Services Foundation
(UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
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