CRNA- Nurse Anesthetist - Per Diem

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Norway (ME); On-site; USD 227,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend shifts

No on-call requirements

Per diem

Job summary

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway, Maine seeks an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a per diem role. The CRNA team currently includes three hospital-employed CRNAs across three operating rooms and an endoscopy suite.

Positions involve cases in general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, ENT, and endoscopy, with no weekend or on-call requirements. Collaboration with anesthesiologists is required and professional standards are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• License/Certifications: Active Maine RN licensure; current NBCRNA certification or recertification.
• Experience: Previous CRNA experience required.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care as a CRNA in a hospital setting under medical direction.
• Cover operating rooms and endoscopy suite; cases include general, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, ENT and endoscopy.
• Collaborate in a care team model with anesthesiologists and other clinicians, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Job description

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital is currently recruiting for an experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to work Per Diem in Norway, Maine.

We have 3 hospital employed CRNAs on staff covering 3 operating rooms and an endoscopy suite located in Norway, ME. Cases include general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, ENT and endoscopy. This is a per diem position with no call or weekend expectations. Our CRNAs work collaboratively in a care team model and are medically directed by a group of Anesthesiologists.

Desired Qualifications & Experiences:

• Education: Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• License/Certifications: Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Maine, and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements for advanced practice registered nursing. Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
• Experience: Previous experience as a CRNA required.
• Highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patients, families, department units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters.
• Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism thorough involvement in professional organizations, teaching, research, publishing, and/or certification in an area of specialty.
• Ability to perform clinically as a nurse anesthetist in the facility setting on a regular basis. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to operate, use, and interpret data from a wide variety of equipment to perform anesthesia care as well as necessary perioperative or operating room care to support the safety and wellbeing of the patient while they are under the direct care of the CRNA.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs
• Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.

This Position Offers:

The pay rate for this position is $200.00 per hour and may qualify for shift differentials based on eligibility.

Norway, Maine is a scenic, affordable community in the heart of a four-season recreational region. Surrounded by more than ten lakes and ponds, Norway is a haven for boating, swimming, fishing and ice skating. The nearby mountains provide hiking with vista views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Family ski resorts, including Sunday River, are less than an hour away. Close-knit community and a variety of housing options make Norway an exceptional place to call home.

About MaineHealth:

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

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MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.