CRNA

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 216,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Anesthetist to join their dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will conduct thorough preanesthetic assessments and provide tailored anesthesia care based on patient needs and physician directives. Your expertise will ensure the highest standards of patient safety and comfort, as you formulate and adjust care plans responsively. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing required; 1 year related experience preferred.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS needed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform preanesthetic assessments and formulate care plans.
• Provide anesthesia care and document patient responses.
• Educate patients about anesthesia and manage pain effectively.

Skills

Anesthesia Care

Patient Assessment

Documentation

Patient Education

Pain Management

Education

Masters in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Location:

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $216,320.00 - $235,040.00

Summary:

The Anesthetist performs a complete preanesthetic assessment and appropriate care according to patient diagnosis and physician orders. This position formulates the plan of care around the patient's response to the anesthetic. The Anesthetist provides education and corrective action as needed for the patient.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs a thorough and complete preanesthetic assessment according to standard operating procedure.
• Provides anesthesia care which is appropriate to the patient diagnosis, age and physician orders, following the CRNA Scope of Practice.
• Obtains informed consent for the planned anesthetic intervention from the patient or legal guardian and documents this on the patient record.
• Provides education regarding anesthesia care and evaluates the patient’s response.
• Formulates, implements and adjusts the anesthesia plan of care to adapt to the patient’s response to the anesthetic, initiating corrective actions as required.
• Completes all documentation according to standard operating procedure.
• Identifies high risk situations and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Certified | North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Education:

• Required: Masters - Nursing

Work Experience:

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)

• Outdoor: Not Applicable

• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R4525