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Northfield Hospital & Clinics
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
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A Nurse Anesthetist specializes in administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures, and provides anesthesia-related care. Performs work that requires higher qualifications than an anesthesia technician. Works in a hospital, directly under a physician, surgeon or anesthesiologist.
$181,646 / year median in Minnesota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Title Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Summary The Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, and related supportive care in a team care setting, or independently, for patients of all ages at Northfield Hospital. Compensation We are committed to providing compensation information for all open positions. This position has a flat hourly rate of $143.20, based on market analysis and internal compensation factors. Key Accountabilities Performs preoperative evaluation by physical exam, assessing staff notes, progress notes, lab work, and patient histories to determine the most appropriate anesthetic management. The CRNA may order additional analysis, consultations, lab work, and peri-anesthetic medications as warranted Evaluates patient's condition and recommends anesthetics to be used Monitors functioning of all equipment and induces general and/or regional anesthesia or sedation by using anesthesia techniques and medications Maintains and manages the anesthetic by monitoring appropriate physical, physiochemical, and biochemical indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, blood loss, patient position, pulmonary compliance, arterial blood gases, oxygen saturation, and other diagnostic studies Oversees recovery from anesthesia by observing the appropriate indicators in surgery as well as the post-anesthesia recovery room; performs post-operative evaluation as required. Handles hazardous pharmaceutical waste in accordance with hospital protocol, including properly disposing of hazardous wastes, ensuring hazardous waste disposal containers are closed, and recognizing any hazardous waste spills or emergencies and contacting the hospital's hazardous waste coordinator accordingly. Qualifications Current RN licensure in Minnesota Current certification as a CRNA by a national nurse certification organization acceptable to the Minnesota Board of Nursing CRNA with Minnesota license Current certifications in