Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Medical Center currently has a need for a full-time CRNA to join 5 full-time CRNA s staffing our five Operating Rooms. The OR performs an average of 250 cases per month, including approximately 15 births per month. Our surgical suites have state-of-the-art anesthesia equipment, and CRNA s are encouraged to practice as active independent members of the Anesthesia Team. hours are typically 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. with minimal trauma. Our Surgery percentages generally average 50% general surgeries, including eyes and urology; 25% Orthopedics; 10% OB/GYN; and 15% other surgeries. Head/heart cases are not performed.

Currently there are five full-time CRNA s and two full-time Anesthesiologists on staff. Our Anesthesia department employs a Medical Supervision model which allows great flexibility and autonomy for our CRNA s.

Our CRNA s are employees of the hospital and are offered a highly competitive annual salary plus an additional call pay stipend. We offer 10 weeks of vacation, relocation assistance, forgivable educational loan assistance, and continuing education assistance.

Opportunity requirements:

• BLS and ACLS Certified with AANA Certification
• Maine Licensure
• Skill requirements include General, Spinal, Obstetrical, Pediatric and Thoracic Anesthesia except open heart; Bier Block, Ventilation Management in the OR, (establishing and maintaining an airway; various modes of ventilation); and arterial line.
• Epidural and peripheral nerve block expertise.
• Central line placement.

CRNA s are employees of the hospital and are offered a highly competitive annual salary which is negotiable based on experience, plus an additional call pay stipend. We offer relocation assistance, forgivable educational loan assistance, and continuing education assistance. In addition, we provide the following employee benefits:

• Heath Insurance (employee and family coverage options)
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
• Pharmacy prescription coverage
• Over-the-counter medication purchase options
• Dental (employee and family coverage options)
• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid coverage at 1x annual salary)
• Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan (457b and 401a)
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance VESP
• Employee discount on hospital services
• Employee discount on community services / products

About the Area:

This is the most northeastern city within the United States and has a population of approximately 9,000 people. This dynamic community is economically, culturally, and socially inviting. It promotes and aggressively pursues innovative business and economic development, and welcomes, supports and responds to the diversity of new people and new ideas. The area prides itself on the high quality of its public school system, extremely low crime rate and family-oriented community activities.

Family ties are strong, self-respect and respect for others is instilled, trust and courtesy are a way of life, and the pace of life is consistent with these ideals. This community celebrates the values and lessons of a multi-cultural heritage that serves as its strength and foundation in a progressive, modern world. It offers an outstanding environment in which to raise a family. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets on nearby lakes. The ocean is within easy travel distance.

Aroostook County provides great hunting and fishing, as well as a multitude of outdoor activities, including camping, biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, snowmobiling and downhill and cross-country skiing. The Maine Winter Sports Center was developed as a premier cross-country skiing venue. The Center has hosted several World Cup, Paralympics and Biathlon World Cup events since 2004. Rural northern Maine enjoys a four-season environment, abundant opportunities for relaxed living, welcoming friendly communities, and a variety of recreational pursuits within minutes (rather than the typical hours). A regional airport is available in nearby Presque Isle.

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