A Nurse Anesthetist specializes in administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures, and provides anesthesia-related care. Performs work that requires higher qualifications than an anesthesia technician. Works in a hospital, directly under a physician, surgeon or anesthesiologist.
at Wellstar Health System, you will deliver advanced anesthesia care for diverse inpatient surgical and procedural cases across a leading not-for-profit health system in Georgia. You will perform pre-anesthesia assessments, develop and implement anesthesia plans, manage airways, monitor patients intraoperatively, and ensure safe recovery and pain control. Working within a collaborative, patient-centered, and innovation-focused culture, you will partner with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams. Wellstar offers robust education, clinical growth, and career development in a mission-driven environment. Responsibilities Provide safe, high-quality anesthesia care for inpatient surgical and procedural cases as part of the anesthesia care team Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments, obtain histories, and develop anesthesia plans in collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgeons Administer and monitor anesthesia, manage airways, hemodynamics, fluids, and pain control throughout procedures Provide post-anesthesia care, including emergence, pain management, and handoff to recovery or inpatient teams Respond to emergencies and rapid response situations, including airway management and resuscitation Document all aspects of anesthesia care accurately in the electronic medical record Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient-centered, culturally competent care Participate in quality, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives within the anesthesia service line Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, policies, and clinical standards Engage in ongoing education, training, and skills development to support advanced, evidence-based practice Required Skills Anesthesia administration Preoperative assessment Airway management Intraoperative monitoring Post-anesthesia care Regional and neuraxial anesthesia (where credentialed) Hemodynamic and ventilator management Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) Electronic medical record documentation Interdisciplinary teamwork
