CRNA - Independent Practice

Anesthesiology Crna Opportunity

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Call coverage is at Owatonna Hospital; frequency is every 8th weekend.

Job Description:

Renders a patient insensitive to pain by the administration of anesthetic agents and related drugs and procedures to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical procedures. Provides airway management, IV access and monitored anesthesia care services in areas throughout the facility. Responds to requests for pain-related consultation and services.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides Anesthesia care
• Performs pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of patient, reviews orders and obtains informed consent.
• Assures that the patient is positioned in proper alignment and safely secured.
• Initiates anesthetic technique, which may include general, regional, local or sedation.
• Manages airway and cardiopulmonary status to maintain satisfactory physiologic condition.
• Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by administering medications, fluids and airway support.
• Discharges patient, providing summary of patient history and surgical events.
• Supplies Peri-Anesthetic and Clinical Support
• Provides this support to other patient care areas.
• Inserts peripheral and arterial catheters.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood samples.
• Initiates or participates in CPR that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacological or cardiovascular support.
• Acts in consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilator care.
• Collaborates with department team
• Makes decisions that result in desired patient/unit outcomes.
• Establishes priorities for self and others in organizing work.
• Acts as a resource to peers and other health related professionals.
• Assumes charge responsibilities as assigned.
• Precepts and mentors students and orientees as delegated.
• Helps to identify and initiate improvement processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree graduate of accredited nursing program and
• Master's degree graduate of Nurse Anesthetist program

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years independent practice experience with regional blocks

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
• Registered Nurse Anesthetist - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
• ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required upon hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*: Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $130.00 to $140.00 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.