CRNA

Brief Description

$30,000 Sign On Bonus!!

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the delivery of anesthesia services on an individualized patient care basis through the nursing process assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the Standards of Nurse Anesthesia Practice as defined by the medical center and Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.

Job Functions

• Performs a thorough and complete pre-anesthesia assessment, occasionally obtain informed consent for planned anesthetic intervention.
• Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care in cooperation with attending MDA.
• Maintains continuous monitoring of the patient's physiological condition as appropriate for the type of anesthesia and specific patient needs.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely documentation of pertinent information on the patient's medical record.
• Aids in the completion of the departmental managerial duties as assigned.
• Performs capable airway management i.e. endobronchial intubation, difficult intubation techniques, emergency response measures including CPR and RMC Emergency Preparedness Program.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Continuously updates current anesthetic knowledge concepts and skills including age specific indications.
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.
• Able to incorporate RMC policies within scope of practice.
• Utilizes effective communication skills and professionalism in interpersonal relationships with patients, families and other members of the health care team.
• Fosters a learning environment for customers, RMC employees and students.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.

License/Certifications

• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota
• Nurse anesthesia certification and current recertification
• BLS, ACLS completion must be obtained at the first offering after hire
• PALS certification or completion within one year from date of hire.

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.