CRNA - Independent Practice

Allina Health

12d•$130 - $140•Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Allina Health Faribault Medical Center is adding to our CRNA team! This is an independent practice model with a 4-day work week and a regular schedule of Monday-Thursday. The facility is a Level IV trauma center with 4 ORs, handling approximately 2000 cases in 2024. The case mix is varied, including General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Urology, with no heads, hearts, or pediatrics. The team fosters exceptionally close-knit, collegial relationships between surgeons, CRNAs, nurses, and techs, with no "power struggles." Call coverage is provided at Owatonna Hospital.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree graduate of accredited nursing program and Master's degree graduate of Nurse Anesthetist program
0 to 2 years working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
Registered Nurse Anesthetist - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required within 120 days of hire at ANW, required upon hire at all other locations

Nice To Haves

2 to 5 years working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Responsibilities

Renders a patient insensitive to pain by the administration of anesthetic agents and related drugs and procedures to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical procedures.
Provides airway management, IV access and monitored anesthesia care services in areas throughout the facility.
Responds to requests for pain-related consultation and services.
Performs pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of patient, reviews orders and obtains informed consent.
Assures that the patient is positioned in proper alignment and safely secured.
Initiates anesthetic technique, which may include general, regional, local or sedation.
Manages airway and cardiopulmonary status to maintain satisfactory physiologic condition.
Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by administering medications, fluids and airway support.
Discharges patient, providing summary of patient history and surgical events.
Provides peri-anesthetic and clinical support to other patient care areas.
Inserts peripheral and arterial catheters.
Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood samples.
Initiates or participates in CPR that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacological or cardiovascular support.
Acts in consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilator care.
Makes decisions that result in desired patient/unit outcomes.
Establishes priorities for self and others in organizing work.
Acts as a resource to peers and other health related professionals.
Assumes charge responsibilities as assigned.
Precepts and mentors students and orientees as delegated.
Helps to identify and initiate improvement processes.
Other duties as assigned.