Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Queen of Peace

Sioux Center Health; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer 5% retirement match

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is seeking an anesthesia professional to care for patients across the lifespan, performing procedures including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management. The role involves pre-operative assessments, anesthesia induction, airway management, and post-operative follow-up in a team-based setting.

Position requires active CRNA or RN licensure with NBCRNA certification and offers a sign-on bonus up to $50,000.

Qualifications

• Active state license required for CRNA or RN on hire.
• NBCRNA certification required for CRNA onboarding.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with adequate vision and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform a pre-operative patient assessment.
• Determine plan of care and communicate it to patient and family.
• Establish and maintain venous access.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of airway.
• Induct, maintain anesthesia, and monitor patients.
• Complete anesthesia and manage emergence from anesthesia.
• Transfer care to appropriate staff at termination of procedure.
• Perform post-operative follow-up for each case performed.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for anesthesia students.

Education

CRNA license (active)

RN license (active)

NBCRNA certification

Job description

Position Overview

Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America).

Location: Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.

Worker Type: Regular.

Position Highlights: May be eligible for up to a $50,000 sign on bonus.

About Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Role Summary

Cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

Responsibilities

• Perform a pre-operative patient assessment.
• Determine a plan of care and communicate it to patient and family.
• Establish and maintain essential venous access.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of airway.
• Induct, maintain anesthesia, and monitor patients.
• Complete anesthesia and manage emergence from anesthesia.
• Transfer care to appropriate staff at termination of procedure.
• Perform post-operative follow-up for each case performed.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for anesthesia students.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with an active license in the state of practice upon hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of practice upon hire.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) upon hire.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1‑605‑504‑4444 or send an email to [e-mail].