Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Fairview Health Services Grand Rapids, MN 55744, US

Job Overview

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our Anesthesiology team in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Grand Itasca is a fully integrated multi-specialty clinic and hospital located in Northern Minnesota.

POSITION: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 1.00 FTE
WORK SCHEDULE: Days, Evenings
DEPARTMENT: Anesthesiology / Medical Staff

Practice Opportunity

Join an experienced Anesthesiology team providing a broad range of anesthesia services in an independent CRNA practice environment.

Practice highlights include:

Independent CRNA scope of practice
Diverse surgical and procedural case mix
Anesthesia services supporting general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, and endoscopy
Regional anesthesia, including ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks
Obstetric anesthesia, including epidural and intrathecal placement
Shared call rotation, including weekends and holidays
1:7 call structure
Integrated clinic and hospital setting
Level III Trauma Center Emergency Department with historically more than 16,000 visits annually

Scope of Practice

CRNAs provide comprehensive anesthesia care throughout the perioperative period. Responsibilities include:

Performing pre-anesthetic patient evaluations
Selecting appropriate anesthetic agents and techniques
Inserting intravenous catheters and invasive monitoring catheters
Performing endotracheal intubation and extubation
Performing arterial punctures and interpreting arterial blood gases
Monitoring and managing patients' physiologic responses to anesthesia
Performing ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks
Performing epidural and intrathecal placement for obstetric anesthesia
Responding to emergencies throughout the hospital
Collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, surgical teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to provide safe, high-quality patient care

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program
Current certification or recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
Current or ability to obtain Minnesota APRN licensure
Current or ability to obtain Minnesota RN licensure, as applicable
Ability to meet Grand Itasca Medical Staff credentialing and privileging requirements
Current BLS, ACLS, and other certifications as required for clinical privileges

Preferred Qualifications

Previous CRNA experience in a hospital-based practice
Experience providing regional and obstetric anesthesia
Strong clinical judgment and ability to practice independently
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

About Grand Itasca

Grand Itasca is a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals.

With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca offers a variety of career opportunities. Grand Itasca is a fully integrated clinic and hospital, including over 60 providers providing primary and specialty care such as:

Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Internal Medicine
OB/Gynecology
General Surgery
Cardiology
Oncology
Urology
Rheumatology
Anesthesiology
Radiology
Orthopedics
Emergency Medicine
Chiropractic
Pathology

Grand Itasca serves Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities of Northern Minnesota. Grand Rapids offers the opportunity to practice in a close-knit regional medical community while enjoying the lakes, trails, outdoor recreation, and quality of life of Northern Minnesota. The community is approximately three hours north of Minneapolis and 90 minutes northwest of Duluth.

Benefit Overview

Benefits Overview

Grand Itasca offers a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes 401(k)/457(b), health, dental, vision, PTO, short- and long-term disability, professional liability coverage, and allowances for continuing education.

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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