Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA​/FTE

Position: Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Full-time/1.0 FTE
Job Description - Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Full-time/1.0 FTE (241965)#

Job Description |  |  || --- | --- || Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Full-time/1.0 FTE  (241965)  Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 390-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County.

We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research. Learn more .  We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health.

We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.  Hennepin Healthcare has a current full-time (1.0 FTE) opening for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia care to trauma, surgical, medical, pediatric, obstetric patients, as well as several NORA sites.  

We offer a flexible schedule. CRNA's typically work an 8, 10, or 12-hour day shift and are also scheduled for 16 and 24-hour call shifts.  HHS offers a comprehensive benefits package.  
** RESPONSIBILITIES*
* * Provides pre-anesthesia care, which may include interviewing and examining patient, obtaining necessary tests to conduct the anesthetic, administering preanesthetic medications and fluids and documentation on the preanesthetic record
* Provides anesthesia care, which may include: preparing medications, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthesia; respiratory care of patients; administer anesthetics, other additional medications, intravenous fluids and blood products to appropriately care for patient; continual evaluation of the patients oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, temperature, other relevant physiologic and pharmacologic parameters and anesthetic depth; maintain proper patient positioning during the anesthetic;

complete documentation of patient management on the anesthetic record; institute appropriate monitoring. A qualified anesthetist shall be present throughout the conduct of all anesthetics.
* Provides post anesthesia care, which may include assisting in patient care in the post anesthesia care unit and follow up of patients receiving anesthetic care
* Continually evaluates and treats patients with monitoring and support appropriate to the patient’s condition during transport
* Assists in pain management
* Responds to emergency situations by providing airway and respiratory management, administration of emergency medications and fluids, and using advanced cardiac life support techniques
* Prepares, maintains and operates anesthesia equipment
* Precepting students.
* Participates in quality improvement projects
* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
* Promotes effective working relations and works collaboratively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives  
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
* * Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia
* Possession of a valid Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (or eligibility)
* ACLS, BLS, PALS  CRNAs at Hennepin Healthcare are paid an hourly rate coinciding with years since licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider as follows:

* Tier 1: 0-2 years = $123/hr
* Tier 2: 3-6 years = $130/hr
* Tier 3: 7+ years  = $137/hr
Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin…