CRNA | Avera Heart Hospital

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employees, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for administering and monitoring anesthesia to patients during surgical procedures while under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists. The CRNA assists the staff anesthesiologist in assessment of patients before procedures and is responsible for administering various types of anesthesia. CRNAs document in the patient record all relevant assessments and routinely consults with staff anesthesiologist regarding patient condition. Must be skilled in administering anesthetic doses to a wide range of patients. Educates patients, families, and staff on procedures within specialty area. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program and anesthesia school.
• Registered Nurse with current South Dakota state licensure or current Nursing Compact licensure.
• BLS certification required prior to the end of general orientation.
• Successful completion of AHA approved course in ACLS within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years nursing experience, with one-year of adult acute cardiovascular care experience.
• At least one year of experience as a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
• Current certification with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Responsibilities

• Administering and monitoring anesthesia to patients during surgical procedures while under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists.
• Assisting the staff anesthesiologist in assessment of patients before procedures.
• Administering various types of anesthesia.
• Documenting in the patient record all relevant assessments.
• Routinely consulting with staff anesthesiologist regarding patient condition.
• Administering anesthetic doses to a wide range of patients.
• Educating patients, families, and staff on procedures within specialty area.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assuming, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior