Job Description

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)
At Avera Heart Hospital, you're not just joining a workplace - you're becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide - out of more than 4,000 - to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary:

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for administering and monitoring anesthesia to patients during surgical procedures while under the medical direction of staff anesthesiologists. The CRNA assists the staff anesthesiologist in assessment of patients before procedures and is responsible for administering various types of anesthesia. CRNAs document in the patient record all relevant assessments and routinely consults with staff anesthesiologist regarding patient condition. Must be skilled in administering anesthetic doses to a wide range of patients. Educates patients, families, and staff on procedures within specialty area. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Work Schedule:

Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.

Education/Experience:

Graduate of a nursing program and anesthesia school. Prefer two years nursing experience, with one-year of adult acute cardiovascular care experience. Prefer at least one year of experience as a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Licensure/Certification:

Registered Nurse with current South Dakota state licensure or current Nursing Compact licensure (see Human Resources for Nursing Compact licensure information). Current certification with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists preferred. BLS certification required prior to the end of general orientation. Successful completion of AHA approved course in ACLS within one year of employment.