Nurse anesthesia certification and current recertification
BLS and ACLS certification required by first offering after hire
PALS certification to be completed within one year if not already certified
Responsibilities
Perform thorough pre-anesthesia assessments and obtain informed consent
Formulate and implement patient-specific anesthesia care plans
Monitor patients' physiological conditions during procedures
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in medical records
Assess the quality of anesthesia care for positive patient outcomes
Help with departmental managerial duties as assigned
Perform advanced airway management techniques and emergency response procedures
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package offered
Health coverage options available for employees and dependents
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Continuing education support for professional development
Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
$30,000 Sign On Bonus!
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for the delivery of anesthesia services on an individualized patient care basis through the nursing process assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the Standards of Nurse Anesthesia Practice as defined by the medical center and Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
Job Functions
Performs a thorough and complete pre-anesthesia assessment, obtains informed consent for planned anesthetic intervention.
Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care in cooperation with attending MDA.
Monitors the patient's physiological condition as appropriate for the type of anesthesia and specific patient needs.
Ensures complete, accurate, and timely documentation of pertinent information on the patient's medical record.
Assesses anesthesia care to assure its quality and contribution to positive patient outcomes.
Aides in the completion of the departmental managerial duties as assigned.
Performs capable airway management i.e. endobronchial intubation, difficult intubation techniques, emergency response measures including CPR, meconium stain and RMC Emergency Preparedness Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Continuously updates current anesthetic knowledge concepts and skills including age specific indications
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
Able to incorporate RMC policies within scope of practice
Utilizes effective communication skills and professionalism in interpersonal relationships with patients, families and other members of the health care team
Fosters a learning environment for customers, RMC employees and students
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certifications
Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota
Nurse anesthesia certification and current recertification
BLS and ACLS completion must be obtained at the first offering after hire
CALS highly recommended for all CRNA call positions at the first opportunity after hire
PALS certification or completion within one year from date of hire. Current employees PALS certification or completion within one year from 6/2024.
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Compensation
Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits
Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
