Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Full Time

About the job

The CRNA is directly responsible for the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients while doing pre-operative evaluations and selecting appropriate anesthetics. Assures proper administration of anesthetic while monitoring patient during the course of surgery, as well as follows the patient postoperatively. The CRNA will collaborate effectively with surgeons, medical staff, surgery staff and administration.

Shift

The Shift: 1.0 FTE 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, no call, weekends or holidays.

Pay

Pay: Salaried

Position Qualifications

• Education:

  • Be a graduate from an approved school of nursing and hold a current state licensure as a registered nurse.
  • Be a graduate from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
  • Have successfully completed the certification examination administered by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or its predecessor.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Must show proof of current licensure as a Registered Nurse, and Advanced Practice Nurse, active practice as a CRNA, appropriate continuing education to maintain licensure.
  • Must comply with the state requirements regulating the advanced practice of nursing.
  • DEA Registration and Iowa Controlled Substances Certificate.
  • Active Member of AANA preferred.

• Experience:

  • Minimum five (5) years experience in a rural hospital setting preferred.

• Special Skills and Aptitude:

  • ACLS, BLS, PALS
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities and posses good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must have basic computer skills.

What We Give

• Competitive starting wage
• Student Loan Assistance program available
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities

The Legal Items

• Reference Checks-Pre-Offer

• Post offer drug screen is required.

• Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance

• Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella.