University of Kentucky

APP Nurse Anesthetist/UKHC

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is mandatory.
  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree (BS).
  • No prior experience required; open to new graduates.
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Demonstrated advanced medical and nursing knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Administer anesthesia to patients of all ages for diverse case types.
  • Manage invasive lines and provide care during complex medical procedures.
  • Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
  • Participate in continuous professional development and competency validation.
  • Enhance clinical skills through available educational opportunities.

Benefits

  • $4,000 towards professional development funds offered annually.
  • Two weeks of paid CME leave each year.
  • Flexible scheduling with the option of 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts.
  • 1.5 times pay for any overtime hours worked.
  • No on-call duties required, promoting better work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Nurse Anesthetist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54536

Working Title
CRNA

Department Name
MG300: Anesthesiology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
18

Salary Range
$123.82-141.76/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, 12s) with optional overtime.

Job Summary

UK Healthcare is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a growing academic medical center - the ideal place to reach the peak of your CRNA profession. New and experienced CRNAs are welcome!

UK Healthcare, with complex cases and high levels of acuity, offers an outstanding work-life balance, competitive pay, and autonomous CRNA practice. CRNAs manage patients of all ages, place invasive lines, and cover most case types including trauma. The selected candidate will care for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for a large case mix. CRNAs can work to their full scope of practice and enhance their skill set with frequent educational opportunities.

We offer up to $4,000 towards professional development funds as well as 2 CME paid weeks off each year.

Our work-life friendly schedule is Monday -Friday, 36-40 hours per week, (8s, 10s, or 12s) with optional overtime. Any overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the hourly rate, with additional compensation for weekends, evenings, etc.

No call.

Starting income minimum yearly income of $257,546.

Sign-on bonuses are offered!

Interested applicants are welcome to contact us with any questions or to discuss the opportunity further. Please contact Chief CRNAs Greg Buckler ([email protected]), or Mark Anderson ([email protected]).


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The CRNA will demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills. In addition, the qualified candidate will provide timely and compliant documentation, take responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation, and demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. The CRNA contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

none

Deadline to Apply
07/19/2026

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