CRNA, Lee's Summit, MO

About the role

This position centers on the delivery of anesthesia care for outpatient gastrointestinal procedures within a physician-led operational model. The hired professional will own pre-anesthesia evaluations and patient assessments to confirm fitness for procedure and anesthesia readiness. You will manage airway management and the administration of anesthesia during gastrointestinal interventions with a focus on precision and safety. Continuous patient monitoring will be your responsibility throughout the duration of medical procedures and into the recovery phase to ensure ongoing safety. Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff is integrated into the daily workflow, requiring clear communication and teamwork. Adherence to strict clinical and safety standards is mandatory in all activities and documentation. The role operates without on-call shifts, allowing for consistent personal time and predictability in your schedule. Night work, weekend work, and holiday work are not scheduled, supporting a stable work-life balance.

Key facts

What you'll do

Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and patient assessments for outpatient gastrointestinal procedures to determine anesthesia readiness and optimize patient safety.

Administer anesthesia and manage airways during gastrointestinal procedures with precision, ensuring stable patient physiology throughout the intervention.

Monitor patients continuously during medical procedures and throughout the recovery period to identify and address any changes in condition promptly.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to coordinate care, share information, and align on procedural goals and patient outcomes.

Maintain compliance with all clinical and safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements in every aspect of anesthesia delivery and documentation.

Utilize an independent practice model that allows you to make clinical decisions at the point of care, exercising professional judgment and ownership.

Support a physician-led model by preparing patients, providing anesthesia, and contributing to the efficiency of outpatient gastrointestinal workflows.

Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of anesthesia care, patient status, and procedural details to support continuity and high-quality records.

Contribute to a safe clinical environment by following protocols for airway management, medication administration, and monitoring equipment.

Promote a culture of safety and reliability through consistent performance, communication, and teamwork with physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Requirements

Eligible candidates must hold current certification from a national board for anesthesia providers to practice as a CRNA.

You must possess a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a CRNA in the state of Missouri to comply with regulatory requirements.

Current certification and licensure are mandatory hard bars that must be verified before engagement details are finalized.

Proof of relevant experience in anesthesia delivery, particularly in procedural settings, is required to ensure competence in the role.

You must demonstrate the ability to perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and assessments accurately and consistently for outpatient procedures.

The capability to manage airway management and anesthesia administration during gastrointestinal procedures is essential for this position.

Reliable transportation or suitable arrangements are necessary to ensure punctual arrival at the Lee's Summit, Missouri location for each shift.

You must meet the outlined eligibility criteria without exception, as these requirements are non-negotiable for this role.

Nice to have

Preferred experience with outpatient gastrointestinal procedures and familiarity with the specific workflows in such settings.

Experience working in independent practice models where clinical decision-making occurs at the point of care is favored.

Skills in using electronic documentation systems for anesthesia records and patient charts are advantageous for efficiency.

Practical notes

This engagement is provided as a steady position with no call responsibilities, allowing for predictable scheduling.

Hours will be arranged to align with outpatient gastrointestinal procedure schedules in the Lee's Summit, Missouri facility.

Travel is not required for this role, as the position is based at a single location in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position, so candidates must already have the right to work in the United States.

Candidates must already meet all location and certification requirements without reliance on sponsorship or exceptions.

There are no published deadlines for this posting, but early application is encouraged to secure consideration in this physician-led model.