Clinical Component

Navigating the Clinical Component

Immersive Clinical Practice Across Hospital and Surgery Center

As a CRNA in this role, you’ll step into a fully independent practice environment that empowers you to manage cases from start to finish, with collaboration only required in specific high-acuity scenarios. The clinical workflow is diverse and well-structured — you’ll rotate between a 176-bed Level II Trauma Center and a modern ambulatory surgery center, both offering a range of complex and outpatient cases. You’ll manage epidurals, nerve blocks, arterial lines, and central access, and play a hands-on role in labor analgesia and pre-op assessments. Anesthesiologists only step in for ASA 4 cases, trauma, or pediatric patients under three, giving you true autonomy in your clinical work.

Expect a fast-paced but supported practice, with weekday case volumes between 35–45 and weekend volumes around 20. You’ll find deep professional satisfaction managing everything from orthopedic procedures to pediatric dental and ENT cases in the surgery center. Whether it’s a full epidural suite or a tranquil outpatient setting, you’ll bring your expertise to a broad range of patient needs.

  • Full Clinical Autonomy: CRNAs manage their own cases start-to-finish with physician supervision only for ASA 4, trauma, or pediatric cases under 3 years old
  • Diverse Procedural Experience: Common procedures include peripheral nerve blocks, thoracic and lumbar epidurals, arterial and central line access, and sedation for cardiology TEEs
  • Robust Surgical Infrastructure: 11 Main ORs, 2 C-section ORs, 4 Surgery Center ORs, and 2 Endoscopy Suites
  • Flexible Case Mix: Includes OB, ENT, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and pediatric dental
  • Weekend and Call Coverage: Weekend nights staffed with 1 CRNA and 1 MD; weekday call includes 2 CRNAs with 1 MD and 1 CRNA on backup
  • Cerner EMR System: Streamlined documentation across all departments
  • Typical Schedule: Weekday shifts from 7a–3:30p, 7a–5:30p, or 6:45a–8p, depending on assignment

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