Nurse Anesthetist

To assess, plan, perform, and document professional nurse anesthetist practice at Lakeview Hospital; to provide work direction for and oversight of unlicensed assistive personnel; to assist with diagnostic and treatment procedures; to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; to coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to the patient, their family, health professionals and others; responsible for providing patient care and support during general, regional or monitored anesthesia care, and is responsible for patient safety while under anesthesia; works with the staff anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical staff to provide safe and evidenced based care to patients and performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: .8 FTE; Mostly day/evening coverage; variety of 8, 10, 12 hours shifts. Option for overnight and weekend call shifts. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Doctorate Nursing Practice Degree or equivalent
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license by Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Active through Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Credentialed through National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Must have strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills with a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively participate on an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, and co-workers.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and medical intervention techniques
• Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes
• Ability to recognize changes in patient’s condition or body systems
• Ability to critically think about clinical situations and intervene appropriately
• Skilled in using patient care related equipment and supplies.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to provide individualized care and respond to a variety of patient/family preferences.
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience utilizing strong customer service skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and/or techniques
• Knowledge of principles of management and the change process
• Knowledge of current anesthesia practice and policies
• Ability to assess caregiver competence in the clinical setting