Clinical Component

Navigating the Clinical Component

Hands-On Autonomy with Robust Clinical Support

Your daily clinical practice will place you at the heart of patient care in a setting that values both autonomy and team-based safety. As a CRNA, you will be the primary provider in the OR, performing a wide range of cases and procedures. While you work independently in the operating rooms, the MD anesthesiologists provide pre-operative evaluations, assist with difficult cases, and remain available for emergency response, offering a reassuring layer of support.

You’ll rotate through two consistently running ORs Monday through Friday, with the facility planning to scale up to three ORs on select days. The patient population includes a variety of general surgical, orthopedic, and obstetric cases. CRNAs also provide epidural services and emergency response backup, including for OB emergencies.

Diverse Clinical Exposure and Responsibility

Your clinical work will encompass a broad range of procedures with a focus on general surgery, OB, and emergency cases. You’ll occasionally assist in orthopedic trauma, including time-sensitive fractures. While complex pediatric surgery is not a major part of the practice, a basic comfort level with patients aged 4 and up is important. During rare weather-related surges, such as snowstorms, your role becomes even more critical in addressing emergency needs.

  • Full scope CRNA practice with OB, general surgery, orthopedics, and light pediatrics
  • CRNAs perform epidurals and emergency backup coverage for the ED and OB
  • Average of 13 call-ins per month (varies; includes C-sections but excludes epidurals)
  • Emergency cases increase during unusual weather events (e.g., falls during snowstorms)

Call Schedule That Respects Your Time

The call structure is intentionally designed to minimize disruption. MDs take primary call during their two weeks on, while CRNAs provide epidural and emergency coverage as backup. When you’re off, you’re entirely disconnected—no call, no hospital contact.

  • Call shared within CRNA team for epidurals and emergency support
  • Weekend calls are rare and tied to true emergency needs
  • On-call shifts for CRNAs are well supported and clearly delineated

Epic EMR Supports Seamless Workflow

The hospital uses the Epic electronic medical record system, a leading platform that supports smooth documentation and real-time care coordination. This enhances both safety and efficiency, letting you focus more on clinical care and less on administrative burden.

  • Epic EMR in use across the hospital
  • Integrated documentation for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care
  • Streamlined communication with care team members through shared notes

A Clinical Team That Values Thoughtful Resource Use

You’ll join a culture where surgeons and proceduralists are described as exceptionally thoughtful about anesthesia time and resource utilization. There’s no wasted effort or unnecessary procedures. Everything you do contributes meaningfully to patient outcomes.

  • Surgeons described as “the most reasonable” team ever worked with
  • No unnecessary case volume; each procedure is clinically justified
  • Culture of mutual respect among anesthesia, surgery, and procedural staff

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