Employee Benefits

Why Work at AANA?  

Founded in 1931, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is a professional association representing more than 61,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists) and student registered nurse anesthetists nationwide.  

In a group of about 120 staff members, the culture at AANA and appreciation for work-life balance is unmatched. At AANA, we put our employees first and understand they are our greatest asset. Leadership at AANA has open eyes, open ears, and open minds. Our goal is to continually find ways to improve both the CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist profession and the overall employee experience for our staff.   

Benefits Overview 

AANA offers four comprehensive, high-quality medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield that include prescription drug coverage.  Free dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and short-term and long-term disability insurance are provided to all full-time staff.  AANA offers a 401(k) plan with a competitive matching program and a generous additional annual contribution. 

• Paid vacation time with a 5-day rollover each year  
• You’ll also accrue 1 sick day per month which rolls over from year to year  
• Flexible work schedule and ability to work either with a hybrid schedule (1-2X in the office per week) or fully remotely based on your role  
• AANA offers a 4-day work week.  
• Paid winter closure—AANA is closed from December 25th through January 1st each year.   
• On top of our winter closure, AANA recognizes 10 paid holidays, additionally:  
  • 1 “Culture/Heritage Day” per year for those who want to celebrate a holiday that is relative to their culture and/or heritage  
  • 1 “Volunteer Day” per year- exchange one workday per year for a full day of volunteering at a non-profit organization of your choice  
• Vision, Dental, Basic Life & AD&D are covered at 100% by AANA, and low-cost employee premiums for BCBS Medical Insurance, HSA & FSA options also. 
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Work-Life Balance Program  
• Our 401(k) plan has a company match of $.50 on each dollar for the first 4% of the employee contribution; the AANA also contributes a lump-sum deposit into your 401(k) account each year, equal to 5-9% of your base pay