CRNA - CASUAL position

Hennepin Healthcare has opportunity for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) seeking casual employment to provide anesthesia care to adults and occasional pediatric patients.

Minimum two shifts per month. Hourly rate is $160/hr.

Responsibilities

Provides pre-anesthesia care, which may include interviewing and examining patient, obtaining necessary tests to conduct the anesthetic, administering preanesthetic medications and fluids and documentation on the preanesthetic record

Provides anesthesia care, which may include: preparing medications, supplies and equipment for the administration of anesthesia; respiratory care of patients; administer anesthetics, other additional medications, intravenous fluids and blood products to appropriately care for patient; continual evaluation of the patients oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, temperature, other relevant physiologic and pharmacologic parameters and anesthetic depth; maintain proper patient positioning during the anesthetic; complete documentation of patient management on the anesthetic record; institute appropriate monitoring. A qualified anesthetist shall be present throughout the conduct of all anesthetics.

Provides post anesthesia care, which may include assisting in patient care in the post anesthesia care unit and follow up of patients receiving anesthetic care

Continually evaluates and treats patients with monitoring and support appropriate to the patient’s condition during transport

Assists in Pain Management

• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway and respiratory management, administration of emergency medications and fluids, and using advanced cardiac life support techniques
• Prepares, maintains and operates anesthesia equipment
• Precepting students.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment

Promotes effective working relations and works collaboratively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia
• Minimum 1 year of recent CRNA work experience
• Possession of a valid Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (or eligibility)

ACLS, BLS, PALS