Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

🌟 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Lead Pain & Anesthesia Services | Ellsworth County Medical Center | Central Kansas

Compensation Range:  $200,000 ⬆️ based on experience and relevant skills to drive the initiative

💰Sign on and Relocation Bonus:  starting at $20,000 

Ellsworth County Medical Center is seeking a talented, driven CRNA to take the lead in providing outpatient pain services—with the opportunity to grow into full surgical anesthesia services as our exciting facility expansion progresses. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to build something meaningful while enjoying unmatched work-life balance—NO call, NO nights, NO weekends—in a welcoming, active community.

🚀 Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Leadership from Day One – Serve as the lead CRNA for outpatient pain management with future oversight of surgical anesthesia services as we expand

• Lifestyle-First – A rare 4-day workweek with zero call and zero ER coverage so you can truly enjoy your time off

• Competitive Compensation – Base salary plus generous sign-on and retention bonuses

• Family-Friendly Community – Top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, and outdoor adventure just minutes away

• Flexible Living Options – Reside in Ellsworth or commute from nearby communities; spouse employment opportunities abound

• Strategic Location – Near major metros like Wichita, Salina, Hays, and Kansas City—with easy access to regional & international airports

🏥 Practice Overview:

Schedule:

• 4-day workweek (32 clinical hours 8 admin hours)

• Current setup: clinic in the mornings, procedures in the afternoons

• No nights, weekends, or dreaded on-call shifts—ever

• Anticipated transition to alternating pain/surgery days once expansion is complete

Patient Volume:

• Approx. 25 patients/day, including numerous quick injection procedures

• Strong referral base from 11 providers

• Total of 1,300 clinic visits/month

Team & Support:

• Dedicated clinical support staff

• Potential to onboard an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

• Cerner EMR

🩺 Leadership Track:

• Immediate team lead for pain management and anesthesia

• Future Medical Director or equivalent leadership potential as surgical services launch

• Autonomy to shape workflows and protocols for long-term success

🌄 The Ellsworth Advantage:

Ellsworth County is your gateway to a slower pace of life without giving up access to modern convenience. Explore lakes, trails, and outdoor life one day—then catch a flight from Wichita, Salina, or Kansas City the next. We’re the sweet spot between small-town charm and big-city reach—and we believe your time off should be truly yours.

🎯 Ready to Build Something Meaningful?

This is a rare opportunity to step into leadership, stability, and flexibility—all while shaping the future of rural healthcare in a supportive, community-driven setting, and never being tethered to a pager.

📩 Let’s connect and talk about your future at ECMC.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent (e.g., RN-to-BSN).

• Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure – must be active and unencumbered.

• Graduate Degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program:

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)

🏥 Licensure & Certification

• National Certification Examination (NCE)

• Licensed APRN in the State of Kansas

🔁 Ongoing Requirements

• Continuing Education:

  • Participate in the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).

  • Renew certification every 4 years (with a full recertification cycle every 8 years).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are typically required by employers.

Salary : $200,000