Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA

About the role

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned. The CRNA prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic agents under department protocols and guidelines, and communicates patient status to healthcare team members. This individual performs coordinating duties by facilitating staff coverage, assignments, and breaks as needed for anesthesia providers.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned.
• Prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic agents under department protocols and guidelines, and communicates patient status to healthcare team members.
• Facilitates staff coverage, assignments, and breaks as needed for anesthesia providers.
• Emergency response to airway or code situations may be required.
• Position requires call and working weekends and holidays.
• This position includes OB independent practice.
• This position will primarily support La Crosse, and provide coverage for Sparta and NWWI (Eau Claire area) MCHS as needed.

Qualifications

• This position requires a registered nurse who has completed a formal program in nurse anesthesia.
• A master prepared CRNA is required.
• A Doctoral (DNP, DNAP, DrAP, PhD) degree is preferred.
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license required for CAH sites upon hire and within one year for non-CAH sites.
• Certified/recertified (CRNA) by the National Board on the Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Lift Support (ACLS) required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required for those working consistently with OB patients.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

Full Time

International Assignment

No

Recruiter

Krista Ellis

Benefits

• Pension & 403(b)/401(k) Match
• Continuing Medical Education
• Paid Time Off & Disability
• Relocation Assistance
• Choose From a Wide Number of Specialties and Settings