CRNA - Casual
About The Position
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is seeking a casual, as-needed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join its Anesthesiology team in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The position offers variable, flexible scheduling based on departmental needs and availability, with compensation of $200.00 per hour. The CRNA provides comprehensive anesthesia care throughout the perioperative period in an independent CRNA practice environment. The role includes a diverse surgical and procedural case mix, including general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, and endoscopy, as well as regional anesthesia and obstetric anesthesia. The CRNA works collaboratively with surgical and clinical teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care and support departmental staffing and coverage needs. Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is a nonprofit organization focused on transforming rural healthcare through quality, access, and value. It has more than 700 employees and over 60 providers, and serves Grand Rapids and the surrounding Northern Minnesota region in a fully integrated clinic and hospital setting.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program.
- Current certification or recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Current Minnesota APRN and RN licensure, or ability to obtain it before starting.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or ability to obtain them as required.
- Ability to meet Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital’s medical staff credentialing and privileging requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience practicing as a CRNA in a hospital setting.
- Experience with regional and obstetric anesthesia.
- Demonstrated ability to practice independently.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
- Select and administer appropriate anesthetic agents and techniques.
- Provide general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care.
- Perform endotracheal intubation and extubation.
- Insert intravenous catheters and invasive monitoring catheters.
- Perform arterial punctures and interpret arterial blood gases.
- Monitor and manage patients’ physiologic responses to anesthesia.
- Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks.
- Provide obstetric anesthesia, including epidural and intrathecal placement.
- Respond to anesthesia-related emergencies and assist with emergency care throughout the hospital.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, surgical teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards.
