Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Location:

La Crosse, WI - Rochester, MN 70mDepartment:
Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

Employment Type:

Full-Time, permanent position

Setting:
Hospital-Based

Position Overview This position provides comprehensive anesthesia care across a variety of surgical and procedural settings, including independent OB practice. The CRNA delivers high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia services, participates in on-call coverage, and supports perioperative operations across multiple regional sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities Perform clinical anesthesia services in accordance with departmental protocols and guidelines Administer anesthetic agents and make anesthesia-related decisions appropriate to patient needs Provide direct patient care throughout the perioperative continuum Communicate patient status and care plans with the interdisciplinary care team Respond to airway emergencies and code situations as required Participate in call coverage, including weekends and holidays Provide independent anesthesia care for obstetric patients

Operational & Leadership Responsibilities Assist with anesthesia staff coordination, assignments, and break coverage as needed Demonstrate leadership through committee participation, education, research, and quality initiatives Engage in performance improvement activities to advance anesthesia practice Participate in professional organizations and community activities

Coverage Expectations Primary practice location in La Crosse Additional coverage may include regional sites in surrounding communities as needed

Benefits Highlights Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement and savings plans CME and professional development support Full benefits eligibility

Qualifications

Required Completion of an accredited nurse anesthesia program Master's degree required Current RN licensure per state requirements NBCRNA certification ACLS certification Ability to provide anesthesia care across the lifespan

Preferred Doctoral degree (DNP, DNAP, DrAP, or PhD)
Additional Requirements Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license required for CAH sites upon hire and within one year for non-CAH sites NRP certification required for CRNAs working consistently with obstetric patients

Schedule Full-time position Call, weekends, and holidays required