CRNA

Mount Desert Island Hospital•Bar Harbor, ME

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Critical Access Hospital in Bar Harbor, Maine is seeking a CRNA to join an all-CRNA team with 17 weeks off annually. The role offers independent practice (must perform blocks; willing to train motivated candidates), covers CAH bread-and-butter cases (no OB), and provides anesthesia services for Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency, and Medical areas at MDIH.

Requirements

Graduate from an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
Current Maine RN/APNP license.
Graduate from accredited School of Anesthesia.
Current Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification.
Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required.
Allied Health Member of the MDIH Medical Staff.
Proficient IV access skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
Ability to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to work calmly and effectively in emergency situations and cope effectively with stress.
Ability to evaluate/anticipate surgeon's needs.
Must have adequate hearing, vision, and manual dexterity.
Must be able to engage in long periods of standing/sitting/walking.
Must be able to engage in moderate to heavy lifting (25-50 lbs.).
Must be able to push heavy objects (stretchers, anesthesia machines, carts).
General health must be such as to work regularly scheduled hours and to meet the demands of an active position; including the ability to work for extended periods due to call responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Minimum five years staff anesthetist experience preferred.
Experience with regional blocks preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide anesthesia services for Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency, and Medical areas at MDIH.
Perform blocks (training available for motivated candidates).
Cover CAH bread-and-butter cases (no OB).