Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Full Time

Mitchell County Health Dept; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Competitive starting wage

Student Loan Assistance program

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

Job summary

Mitchell County Health Dept is seeking a CRNA responsible for administering anesthesia to surgical patients. This role requires collaboration with medical staff and entails monitoring patients pre and postoperatively. Ideal candidates should have a nursing degree, a CRNA certification, five years of experience in a rural hospital, and relevant licensure. Benefits include paid time off, competitive wages, health insurance, and student loan assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in a rural hospital setting preferred.
• Proof of current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Compliance with state regulations for advanced practice nursing.
• DEA Registration and Iowa Controlled Substances Certificate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate from an approved school of nursing

Graduate from an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program

Certification by the AANA

Job description

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. The CRNA assures proper administration of anesthetic while monitoring the 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.

The 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.
  • Successfully completed the certification examination administered by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or its predecessor.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Proof of current licensure as a Registered Nurse, and Advanced Practice Nurse, active practice as a CRNA, and appropriate continuing education to maintain licensure.
  • Compliance 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.
  • 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

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer. Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance: MMR, Tetanus, and Varicella.