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CentraCare

CRNA – Casual – Willmar, MN

$132.99 - $172.89 / hour

Add to your skill set by practicing casually at CentraCare – Willmar!             

 

Summary

CentraCare is seeking CRNAs to join their Anesthesia department based in Willmar, MN

 

Schedule

  • Casual position, with the option to work when convenient for you

  • Shifts available Mon- Fri, 7am – 3:30pm

  • Occasional late shifts

 

Pay and Benefits

  • Hourly Pay Range:  $132.99 - $172.89 per hour

    • Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity

 

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
  • Current licensure as an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) in the State of Minnesota.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy.
  • Successful completion of medical staff office credentialing must be completed prior to working without a preceptor.
  • Successful completion of third-party payer credentialing must be completed prior to billing for services

 

Preferred:  

  • Knowledge of growth and development principles over the entire life span of the patient population to include neonate to geriatric.
  • Ability to observe, assess, and interpret patient age specific data, reaction, treatments, progress, and outcomes.
  • Knowledge of current anesthesia principles and practices, agents, equipment, devices, and techniques.
  • Knowledge of emergency medical procedures
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals and the general public.

 

Department Information:

The Anesthesiology Department includes 9 CRNAs and 2 MDs providing services in both the hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center. The team manages a broad range of cases, including peds, OB, ENT, general, robotic, ortho, GYN, urology, podiatry, endoscopy, epidurals, and pain blocks. Using a combination of medical direction and CRNA-only models, CRNAs average approximately 10 cases per day at the surgery center and 4 per day in the hospital. The department utilizes the Epic EMR system to support clinical documentation and care coordination.

 

Our Location

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. CentraCare – Willmar serves as a multi-specialty hub, providing high-quality, convenient care close to home for patients throughout Southwestern Minnesota. The campus features Rice Memorial Hospital, a 136-bed regional facility, along with an outpatient surgery center and clinics offering primary, specialty, and ancillary services such as laboratory and imaging, comprehensive rehabilitation services, and is supported by a range of outreach programs. The Willmar community is a diverse, family-friendly city in Minnesota’s lake country. Residents enjoy 360 lakes, Sibley State Park, 22 miles of Glacial Lakes State Trail, five golf courses, rich farmlands, rolling hills, a diverse economy in agriculture, medical, and technology sectors, and educational opportunities at Ridgewater College serving more than 5,500 students.

About CentraCare https://www.centracare.com/about-us/

Willmar, Minnesota https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/willmar

 

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

 

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