Chief CRNA - Wilkes Medical Center

apartment Atrium Health location_onNorth Wilkesboro, NC, US

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$112.40 - $179.85

Explore an exciting opportunity with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Wilkes Medical Center as we eagerly welcome a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to lead our dynamic Anesthesia Team in North Wilkesboro, NC.

What We Offer:

Work/Life Balance: Enjoy incredible work-life balance, offering a mix between 8-hour & 10-hour schedules!
CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and up to 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 6% employer-paid retirement contributions.
Sign-On Bonus: Offering up to $100,000 in recruitment incentives; provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
Transition Bonus: Enjoy up to $7,500 in transition assistance.
SRNA Education Assistance: Providing monthly educational assistance payments of up to $12,000 for Student Anesthetists during their final year of school, given the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Where You’ll Work: Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Wilkes Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution known for its commitment to high-quality medical services in the local community. With its state-of-the-art facility and dedicated team, we prioritize patient well-being and satisfaction, combining the resources of being a part of a large health system with the personalized approach of a small community hospital.

Offering Rich Quality of Life: This picture-perfect community in the meadows of the NC Mountain Ranges offers the perfect blend of charming small-town warmth and breathtaking natural beauty, creating an idyllic setting to build a fulfilling and peaceful life.

Just minutes away from Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock, Wilkesboro, North Carolina will wow you with a newly revitalized historic downtown, mind-blowing musical talent, stunningly scenic mountain views, heart-pounding outdoor adventures, and Southern small-town charm. Learn more about Wilkesboro here!

CRNA Requirements: The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Graduation of an Accredited Nurse Anesthesia Program, Master’s Degree or Higher Required.
Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing + Currently Certified or Recertified to practice as a Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board
Current CPR Certification – ACLS, BLS
Ability to demonstrate clinical competency within the scope of granted privileges.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse clinical teams.

Excellent opportunity to join a small but mighty team that lends itself to all the perioperative staff knowing one another well & working closely together to provide excellent care for our patients. As a valued member of our healthcare team, the CRNA will play a key role in team-focused patient care, providing anesthesia using safe and quality techniques during Inpatient Procedures.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Provides direct supervisory responsibility for all Clinical Instructors and indirect supervisory responsibility for the staff and Holding staff in accordance with age appropriateness for all patients. Reports directly to the Associate Director of Nurse Anesthesia.

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