Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Building Location: Essentia Deer River Hospital Department: 11380 Anesthesiology Job Description: Performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned. Prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic agents following protocols and guidelines and communicates patient status to healthcare team members. This individual performs coordinating duties by facilitating staff coverage, assignments and breaks in the surgical area. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. The CRNA demonstrates leadership through involvement on committees and/team projects, education, and research and actively seeks to improve the practice of nursing through performance improvement initiatives. This individual is active in professional organizations and participates in community activities. The CRNA will ensure that the patient and family are partners in the plan of anesthesia care. West Market: 2 years of clinical experience as a CRNA is required for this position Education Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse anesthesia. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Casual CRNA needed to work at Essentia Health-Deer River Must be able to work independently and be proficient in nerve blocks and spinals Will work in OR/Endo/ED for intubation and peripheral access Initial need is 1-2 days/week through end of April Ongoing need is 1-2 days per month No call and no weekends Requirements: Holds a current license in the state of practice. Is certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA); and has graduated from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia and is awaiting initial certification. Must pass certification exam within 12 months of graduation. Re-certified per the NBCRNA. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire. Apply online or for more information, contact: Laurie Swor, Recruiter Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org FTE: 0 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.