Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Northfield Hospital + Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 270,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northfield is seeking a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to deliver anesthesia care in a team setting. This role involves comprehensive patient evaluations, anesthesia management, and post-operative care. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pension plan with company match

On-site continuing education

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Minnesota required.
• Current certification as a CRNA by a recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs preoperative evaluations and determines anesthetic management.
• Monitors patient condition and manages anesthesia during procedures.
• Oversees recovery from anesthesia and performs post-operative evaluations.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Regional Anesthesia

Education

RN licensure in Minnesota

CRNA certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, and related supportive care in a team care setting or independently for patients of all ages at Northfield Hospital.

Compensation

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on FTE, market analysis, and internal equity considerations. The flat rate hourly amount for this position is $129.27, reflecting the base salary.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs preoperative evaluation by physical exam, assessing staff notes, progress notes, lab work, and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management. The CRNA may order additional analysis, consultations, lab work, and peri-anesthetic medications as warranted.
• Evaluates patient's condition and recommends anesthetics to be used.
• Monitors functioning of all equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia or sedation using appropriate techniques and medications.
• Maintains and manages the anesthetic by monitoring indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, blood loss, patient position, pulmonary compliance, arterial blood gases, oxygen saturation, and other diagnostic studies.
• Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing indicators in surgery and the post-anesthesia recovery room; performs post-operative evaluation as required.
• Handles hazardous pharmaceutical waste according to hospital protocol, including proper disposal and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Minnesota.
• Current certification as a CRNA by a recognized national nurse certification organization acceptable to the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
• CRNA with Minnesota license.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS (PEARS), or willingness to obtain within 6 months (company paid).
• Preferred experience with Regional Anesthesia and Epidurals.

Work Schedule and Hours

• Hours: 64 hours per two-week pay period.
• Schedule: Block schedule with an 8-week rotation including call; 7:00 am start time with variable call hours.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off accrued on first paycheck.
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance.
• Pension plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match.
• On-site continuing education and parking.
• Additional benefits include bilingual staff program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on pharmacy items.

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees, known for its positive work environment and quality patient care, serving Northfield, MN, and surrounding areas.

Northfield, MN, is a charming, historic river town ranked as one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” in 2024 by Money magazine.