For assistance, please contact the HR Solution Center at 612-873-HR4U (4748).
Job Description
Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Hennepin Healthcare has a current full-time (1.0 FTE) opening for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia care to trauma, surgical, medical, pediatric, obstetric patients, as well as several NORA sites.
We offer a flexible schedule. CRNAs typically work an 8, 10, or 12-hour day shift and are also scheduled for 16 and 24-hour call shifts. HHS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides pre-anesthesia care, which may include interviewing and examining patients, 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; administering anesthetics, other additional medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products to appropriately care for patients; continual evaluation of the patients' oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, temperature, other relevant physiologic and pharmacologic parameters, and anesthetic depth; maintaining proper patient positioning during the anesthetic; completing documentation of patient management on the anesthetic record; and instituting appropriate monitoring.
- 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.
- Participates in quality improvement projects.
- 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.
- Possession of a valid Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (or eligibility).
- ACLS, BLS, PALS certification.
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. Build a career with an organization that’s here for the community, transforming health and providing exceptional care with compassion. We offer great benefits, competitive salary, friendly and collaborative colleagues, and an opportunity to make a real difference. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Primary Location
MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)
Job Level
Staff
Employee Status
Regular
Eligible for Benefits: Yes
Union/Non Union: Non-Union
Job Posting
Sep-16-2024
For assistance, please contact the HR Solution Center at 612-873-HR4U (4748).
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