CRNA
Listed compensation
$218k-$277k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Location: Pipestone, MN
Worker Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pipestone County Medical Center and Family Clinic is currently seeking to find qualified individuals to join our growing team. We are committed to providing high quality services to our southwest Minnesota community.
Position Highlights
2 WEEKS ON, 1 WEEK OFF; FIRST WEEK CALL 24/7, NO CALL WEEKS 2 & 3
Position Is Eligible for $20,000 Relocation Assistance
Job Duties
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Is Responsible for The
- ANESTHESIA SERVICES IN PATIENT CARE DELIVERY. HE/SHE MANAGES STAFF IN REGARDS
- TO ANESTHESIA SERVICES IN THE OR, OUTPATIENT SURGERY, OB AND PACU. HE/SHE
- CONSULTS WITH STAFF, MEDICAL STAFF AND THE SURGICAL SERVICES NURSE MANAGER WITH
Problems and Interpretation of Policies and Procedures. the CRNA Maintains
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES WITH IN THE DEPARTMENT AND PARTICIPATES IN PI
ACTIVITIES. HE/SHE ASSISTS IN FORMULATING THE BUDGET. THE CRNA PROVIDES CARE
- IN THE PAIN MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT DIRECTED TOWARD MEETING BOTH THE PSYCHOSOCIAL
- AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE PATIENT. HE/SHE FUNCTIONS AS A RESOURCE PERSON AND
Teacher. Care Given Reflects Initiative and Responsibility Indicative Of
- PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS. HE/SHE IS PROFICIENT IN PAIN MANAGEMENT, GUIDELINES
- AND MEDICATION DOSING. HE/SHE ADHERES TO THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES OF
- PIPESTONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER & FAMILY CLINIC IN ALL ASPECTS OF JOB
PERFORMANCE.
Position Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
GRADUATE FROM AN APPROVED PROFESSIONAL CRNA
Program. Master’S Degree Required. Previous Experience Preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- AN ACTIVE CRNA LICENSE AND LICENSED AS AN
- ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND/OR MEETING THE
Requirements of Multi-State Licensure Required. Certification as a Certified
REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST BY THE COUNCIL ON CERTIFICATION OF NURSE
Anesthetists or RE-Certified by the Council on RE-Certification of Nurse
- ANESTHESIA IS ALSO REQUIRED. CERTIFICATION AS AN APRN THROUGH THE MINNESOTA
- BOARD OF NURSING WITH DESIGNATION SPECIFIC TO THE BOARD OF PRACTICE IS
REQUIRED. FEDERAL DEA CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. BLS
(CPR) CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. CERTIFICATION IN CALS WITH NEWBORN MODULE OR
ACLS, PALS and NRP Required.
THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $217,859.20 - $277,201.60 ANNUALLY.
Actual Salary Rate Dependent UPON Experience.
WE OFFER AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
- HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA)
- PAID TIME OFF AND EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
- COMPETITIVE WAGES
- PENSION PLAN WITH SUBSTANTIAL EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION
- EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
- VARIOUS EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
- EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EVENTS
- BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
- EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
Key Responsibilities
The CRNA is responsible for delivering anesthesia services across the OR, Outpatient Surgery, OB, and PACU. They also manage staff, participate in performance improvement activities, and assist with budget formulation.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree from an approved CRNA program and active licensure as an APRN in Minnesota. Mandatory certifications include CRNA, BLS, and either CALS with newborn module or ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CRNA at Avera Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 906 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
CRNA Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in nurse anesthesia (crna) | ranked against 906 Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$251k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Anesthesia listings in Minnesota | 30 active | 901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nurse Anesthesia listings | 101 in the last 30 days | 160 the 30 days before (−37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Anesthesia pay trend | +6.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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