Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; position -4D

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Benefit eligible position) 2.5-4D/week

Job Category: Employee

Requisition Number: CERTI
004112

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Job Purpose: Provide patient care and support for patients receiving monitored anesthesia care. The CRNA will participate in the preparation, administration and recovery of patients undergoing monitored anesthesia care for procedures in the ASCs. The CRNA will work independently or in conjunction with an Anesthesiologist and a Proceduralist to provide safe and high quality care for procedures in the ACSs. Other duties may include participating in other related activities as delineated by clinical and nonclinical responsibilities and needs of the department.

CRNA is paid a daily salary of $1,225, eligible for tenure incentives. In addition to this base salary, employees may be eligible for a bonus based on completing company, department and individual goals. This position would be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(K) with company match and profit sharing.

Essential Functions: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and regular attendance is required. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the primary essential functions required; additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review patient history in pre-procedure setting in order to determine best practice care.
• Develops plans of care for patients, in conjunction with an Anesthesiologist or Proceduralist
• During procedure, monitor and assess the patient as well as administer anesthesia and manage the patient’s reactions accordingly.
• Ensures patients are stable for transfer of care to a recovery nurse.
• Discharge patients from recovery as appropriate.

Clinical Responsibilities: Care will be delivered based on the Standards of Care as outlined by the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) and the ASA (American Association of Anesthesiologists)

• Preanesthesia assessment and risk stratification based on evidence based practice
• Requesting laboratory/diagnostic studies as necessary
• Preanesthetic medication
• General anesthesia and adjuvant drugs
• Regional Blocks:
  • Local infiltration
  • Topical
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation management
• Invasive and noninvasive monitoring
• Mechanical ventilation/oxygen therapy
• Acute and chronic pain therapy

Qualification Requirements: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements: Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Holds current state licensure as a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse in the state of Minnesota. Complies with state statutory or regulatory requirements concerning advanced practice registered nursing.
• Is currently certified by the Council on Certification of Nurses Anesthetists or its predecessor (NBCRNA)
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
• Demonstrates current competency in nurse anesthesia clinical responsibilities;
  • Has a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the field of nurse anesthesia
  • Provides references that demonstrates clinical competency in nurse anesthesia
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of:

• Principles for providing compassionate care
• Infection control practices
• Emergency response
• Word processing

Skills:

• Problem solve, prioritization, and critical thinking
• Organization and time management
• Strong Assessment Skills

Ability to:

• Multitask
• Prioritize and be detail oriented
• Work effectively individually as well as a part of a team
• Use…