Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Full Time

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL FOUNDATION; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

Student Loan Assistance program

State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)

Free use of on-site gym

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL FOUNDATION is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in Osage, Iowa. The CRNA will administer anesthesia to surgical patients and monitor their safety during procedures. Applicants should be licensed as an RN and CRNA, with at least five years of experience in a rural hospital setting preferred. This position offers a full-time schedule, competitive pay, and benefits like Paid Time Off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must show proof of current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Must have active practice as a CRNA with appropriate continuing education.
• Must comply with state requirements for advanced practice nursing.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia to surgical patients.
• Monitor patients during and after surgery.
• Collaborate with surgeons and medical staff.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Interpersonal communication skills

Leadership qualities

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate from an approved school of nursing

Graduated from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program

AANA certification

Job description

Who We Are

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is located in Osage, Iowa, in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25‑bed critical access hospital that includes a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,700 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,800 procedures annually, including General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, and Podiatry. We are proud of our strong tradition of excellence, progress, and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, a 24/7 emergency service, and inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades in recent years. With more than 225 employees and an average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.

About the Job

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is directly responsible for the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients, including pre‑operative evaluations and the selection of appropriate anesthetics. The CRNA ensures proper administration of anesthetics, monitors patients throughout the course of surgery, and follows patients postoperatively. The CRNA collaborates effectively with surgeons, medical staff, surgical staff, and administration.

Schedule & Compensation

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

Position Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an approved school of nursing and hold a current state licensure as a registered nurse.
• 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, and active practice as a CRNA with appropriate continuing education to maintain licensure.
• Must comply with 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 possesses good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.

What We Give

• Paid Time Off.
• Competitive starting wage.
• Student Loan Assistance program available.
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance.
• State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS).
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Free use of on‑site gym.
• Cafeteria Discounts.
• Optometry and Orthotic Discounts.
• Professional Development Opportunities.

Legal Items

• Reference Checks – Pre‑Offer.
• Post‑offer drug screen 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.