CRNA - Duluth, MN

Anesthetist

Administers anesthesia to patients of all ages in the operating room, delivery room, and provides other related services as needed in other patient care areas according to Medical Center policies and procedures. Position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

Job Description

• Medically directed practice with collegial Anesthesiologists
• 19 active ORs at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center (SMMC), a 380-bed tertiary care center, Level II Trauma Center; high acuity
• 11 active ORs at Essentia Health Duluth (formerly Miller Dwan), a 151-bed care center; approximately 80% outpatient surgeries
• 8, 10, 12, & 16-hour shifts
• Other anesthetizing sites are EP lab, Endoscopy, OB, CT, Northern Pines Hospital (Aurora, MN)
• Busy surgical schedule, diverse practice excluding transplant and complex pediatrics

Requirements

• Has graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Has graduated from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia
• Knowledge of current principles and methods of general, regional, and local anesthetics
• Ability to function in stressful and emergent situations
• Holds a current license in the state of practice
• Is certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists; and has graduated from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia and is awaiting initial certification. Must pass certification exam within 12 months of graduation.
• Re-certified per the NBCRNA
• Holds current BCLS/ACLS certification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Mental Requirements

• Knowledge of current principles and methods of general, regional, and local anesthetics
• Ability to function in stressful and emergent situations

Compensation Information

Starting at $116.91 / Monthly