Hennepin Healthcare has opportunity for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) seeking either full-time (1.0 FTE) or part-time (0.8 FTE) employment to provide anesthesia care to trauma, surgical, medical, pediatric, obstetric patients, as well as several NORA sites.
We offer a flexible schedule. CRNA's typically work an 8, 10, or 12-hour day shift and are also scheduled for 16 and 24-hour call shifts. HHS offers a comprehensive benefits package and a generous signing bonus with 1-year commitment.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Provides pre-anesthesia care, which may include interviewing and examining patient, obtaining necessary tests to conduct the anesthetic, administering preanesthetic medications and fluids and documentation on the preanesthetic record
- Provides anesthesia care, which may include: preparing medications, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthesia; respiratory care of patients; administer anesthetics, other additional medications, intravenous fluids and blood products to appropriately care for patient; continual evaluation of the patients oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, temperature, other relevant physiologic and pharmacologic parameters and anesthetic depth; maintain proper patient positioning during the anesthetic; complete documentation of patient management on the anesthetic record; institute appropriate monitoring. A qualified anesthetist shall be present throughout the conduct of all anesthetics.
- Provides post anesthesia care, which may include assisting in patient care in the post anesthesia care unit and follow up of patients receiving anesthetic care
- Continually evaluates and treats patients with monitoring and support appropriate to the patient's condition during transport
- Assists in pain management
- Responds to emergency situations by providing airway and respiratory management, administration of emergency medications and fluids, and using advanced cardiac life support techniques
- Prepares, maintains and operates anesthesia equipment
- Precepting students.
- Participates in quality improvement projects
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
- Promotes effective working relations and works collaboratively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia
- Possession of a valid Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (or eligibility)
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
CRNAs at Hennepin Healthcare are paid an hourly rate coinciding with years since licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider as follows:
- Tier 1: 0-2 years = $123/hr
- Tier 2: 3-6 years = $130/hr
- Tier 3: 7 years = $137/hr
Please include your CV and a short letter of interest indicating your preferred FTE level when you apply.Hennepin Healthcare is one of the few organizations in the Twin Cities with an Advanced Practice Professional Center dedicated to the growth and support of APPs. The APP Center leadership members work together to promote and advocate for the 300 APPs at the organization. In addition to offering professional development, free ME opportunities, and ongoing communication to all APPs, the APP Center includes a lounge exclusive to APPs with a work room, conference room and snack/beverage area.
