Locum CRNA

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Sheldon Medical Center

Location: Sheldon, IA

Address: 118 N 7th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Locum - Independent

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

On call CRNA coverage for 1 provider 2 weeks per month or 2 providers 1 week per month starting Sunday at 7:00pm - Sunday at 7:00pm. Typically, procedures start at 7:30am - 2:00pm, Monday - Friday. Procedures include General Surgery, C-Sections and minor ortho surgeries. Need to be able to do epidurals for OB. (Generally, about 10 OB patients per month). Also, call for ER intubation and sedation procedures.

Job Summary

Seeking a locum CRNA to provide independent coverage for general procedures and call coverage. Responsible for the administration of anesthesia. ED sedation and intubation General surgeon coverage as well as OB epidural coverage Coverage need: 1 week or 2 weeks per month Administers anesthesia or sedation to patients undergoing a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures. Develops and conducts pre-anesthetic plan for the patient as well as write orders before, after, and during procedures appropriately. Works with and collaborates with providers caring for the patient. Communicates with patients, family members and others on the health care team. Evaluates and orders diagnostic tests as needed. Monitors patients, including hemodynamic monitoring, using current techniques to adjust appropriately with the anesthesia plan. Ability to work with growth and development needs of all client populations.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree required from an approved and accredited educational program in specific area of advanced practice. Masters degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) preferred. Requires current unencumbered licensure to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from the State Board of Nursing in the state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. CRNA certification required and maintained through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.