Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Facility:           Franciscan OrthoIndy Ambulatory Surgery Center, West Lafayette, IN 
Department:   OI
Shift Details:   Full-time hourly, weekdays.  Full benefits included!  

At OrthoIndy, everything we do is about creating a caring, connected and committed workforce that directly improves the quality of life for our employees and customers. We have full time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist positions available with our growing organization at our future Franciscan OrthoIndy Ambulatory Surgery Center to open in West Lafayette, Indiana in January 2026.    This outpatient surgery center will include four operating rooms, one procedure room and 17 PPOP-PACU bays.

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At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options.  We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest.  OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care.   OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

General Statement of Duties:

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse who specializes in providing anesthesia care. The CRNA works with healthcare teams to administer anesthesia during surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and obstetrical procedures. CRNAs assess patients, develop anesthesia care plans, administer anesthesia medications, monitor patients during procedures, and manage post-anesthesia recovery. CRNAs play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and comfort during medical procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluate patients’ medical history, perform preoperative assessments, request diagnostic studies, and obtain informed consent. Develop an individualized anesthesia care plan.
• Deliver general, regional (e.g., epidural, spinal), local anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care.
• Perform airway management techniques including intubation (fiberoptic or otherwise), mechanical ventilation, and maintain respiratory function during procedures.
• Continuously observe vital signs and anesthetic depth, making adjustments as needed to preserve patient stability.
• Oversee patients during emergence and recovery; administer fluids, medications, or ventilatory support; monitor for complications; and transition them safely to post-anesthesia care units.
• Utilize acute and chronic pain relief strategies, including use of PCA pumps, epidurals, nerve blocks, or regional anesthesia techniques.
• Act rapidly in crisis scenarios—such as anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, or airway obstruction—implementing anesthesia-focused interventions and advanced life support.
• Select, prepare, and operate invasive/non-invasive monitoring devices, ventilation systems, and anesthetic equipment while ensuring safety through routine checks.
• Accurately record peri-anesthetic events, anesthesia doses, vital signs, and patient responses. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, safety protocols, and facility policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.  Requires that the RN graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Indiana Registered Nurse license required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) license required.  Requires that the CRNA graduated from a nurse anesthesia education program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• 1-2 years of experience required.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer as required by the State of Indiana required.

West Lafayette, Indiana is ideally located between Indianapolis and Chicago and is known for its diverse community of more than 190,000 people and offers a great quality of life which encompasses a vibrant college scene, a beautiful natural landscape, including over 50 parks and extensive trail systems, and a lively urban center.   Purdue University is located in West Lafayette by the Wabash River and it brings a diverse young student population to the city. Downtown Lafayette reveals a historic core of Victorian architecture, unique shops, and public art.

Nature abounds in the city and area parks, including Columbian Park, the Celery Bog wetlands,
the Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Garden along Wildcat Creek, and Wolf Park in Battle Ground.
Lafayette offers an excellent art scene with local breweries, wineries, shops, pick your own fruit
farms among many other amenities and activities.

Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated
Indiana as one of the nation’s top “physician friendly” states due to its favorable malpractice status.
The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which
contribute to a strong, local economy.  Offerings include highly-ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities.

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer