OB CRNA- North Knoxville Medical Center - Full Time

Position Requirements

We are seeking two CRNAs to join our team at North Knoxville in a unique, flexible OB/OR rotation model. This role offers a rare blend of autonomy, work-life balance, and professional fulfillment in a supportive environment.

Description

North Knoxville Medical Center is an acute care hospital. The Powell hospital and medical center offers private patient rooms with dedicated family areas. In addition, the hospital has technologically advanced information and communications systems, decentralized nursing stations for better efficiency and patient care, and noise-reduction materials to provide patients with a more comfortable experience.

Awards

Awarded the Leapfrog Group’s highest grade, an “A,” in the spring 2022 hospital safety grade scoring period.

Case Assignment

• 50% OB and 50% OR cases
• Small, 8-bed birthing unit
• Low acuity and low-risk cases
• Average of 2–3 epidurals per day

Shift

• OB Rotation: Three 24-hour in-house shifts + one 12-hour shift over 14 days (total: 84 hours every two weeks)
• Followed by a 14-day OR schedule
• OR Rotation: Standard schedule with 8-hour shifts, including two late days and two early outs based on OR volume
• Schedule varies every two weeks, offering flexibility and autonomy
• PTO can be applied during non-OB weeks, allowing up to 3 consecutive weeks off, depending on the schedule

Call Set up:

• Dedicated private call room equipped with a bed, recliner, TV, fridge, and private bathroom with shower
• Supportive and responsive backup system for OB emergencies

Team

Leadership

Matthew Walsh, MD, Senior Vice President

Team Highlights

CRNA-only model for OB schedule, with backup call by MDs if needed

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
• Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements

• Current license as a registered professional nurse
• Graduation from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education
• Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Confident and comfortable working independently in a CRNA-only OB model

Lifestyle

Knoxville, TN:

The city of Knoxville, TN, was founded in 1791 and is now the focal point of East Tennessee. Known for a high livability quotient, it was ranked as one of “10 Best Value Cities for 2011” by Kiplinger. For sports fans, history enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, and arts aficionados, Knoxville is a great home base. The city is within a one-day drive of half of the mainland U.S. population and offers convenient access to three major interstate highways.

• Area Attractions:
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park an hour away
  • Sunsphere
  • Zoo Knoxville
  • Knoxville Museum of Art and East Tennessee History Center
  • Star of Knoxville Riverboat
• Schools and Colleges:
  • University of Tennessee, Maryville College, Pellissippi State Community College
  • Blue Grass Elementary School, Farragut Middle School, L & N STEM Academy

Total Rewards

• Salary: $240K-$250K annually (call taking position)
• Sign-on Incentives (Bonus with/without retention, Training Assistance, or Loan Repayment): $50K
• Generous paid time off
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.