CRNA- Tennessee Valley Eye Center

Overview

Opened in 1999, Tennessee Valley Eye Center is a physician-owned surgery center focused on eye surgery. Our board-certified surgeons cover all ophthalmic sub-specialties, including cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, eyelid disorders and cancers, and eye muscle surgeries.

This free standing eye center boasts excellent surgical staff and has a great working environment. The current anesthesia team all work well together and enjoy working here!

Case Assignments

• Cataracts
• Oculoplastics
• Retina cases
• Occasional general

Shifts

• 4, 10 hour shifts
• No call
• No weekends

Anesthesia care team

Team Leadership

• Laura Brummitt, Chief CRNA

• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
• Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient s physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

• Current license as a registered professional nurse
• Graduation from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education
• Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists

Knoxville, TN:
The city of Knoxville, TN, was founded in 1791 and is now the focal point of East Tennessee. Known for a high livability quotient, it was ranked as one of “10 Best Value Cities for 2011” by Kiplinger. For sports fans, history enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, and arts aficionados, Knoxville is a great home base. The city is within a one-day drive of half of the mainland U.S. population and offers convenient access to three major interstate highways.

Area Attractions:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (an hour away), Sunsphere, Zoo Knoxville, Knoxville Museum of Art and East Tennessee History Center, Star of Knoxville Riverboat

Schools And Colleges:
University of Tennessee, Maryville College, Pellissippi State Community College;
Blue Grass Elementary School, Farragut Middle School, L & N STEM Academy

• Salary: (based on years of experience)
• Sign-on bonus: $50K
• Generous paid time off
• No call, no weekend position
• Generous Benefits Package, Including:
  Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k)
• Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
• Leadership and professional development opportunities

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.