CRNA

Who We Are:

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.

Come practice in a family-orientated, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!

About The Job:

Directly responsible for the administration of anesthesia to surgical patients while doing pre-operative evaluations and selecting appropriate anesthetics. Assures proper administration of anesthetic while monitoring patient during the intraoperative period of surgery and follows the patient postoperatively.

Position:

1.0 FTE

8-hour Day shifts Mon-Fri (7a-3p, primarily)

No call required.

What You Will Do:

Performs and documents a pre-anesthetic assessment and evaluation of patient.

Evaluates anesthetic risk to patient, including making decisions regarding the patient’s fitness for anesthesia at the proposed time.

Requests and interprets consultations and diagnostic studies.

Obtains informed consent for anesthesia and establishes a personal rapport with the patient in order to dispel fear and anxiety.

Develops an anesthesia care plan and coordinates it with the planned diagnostic or therapeutic intervention.

Develops and implements an anesthesia care plan based in the preoperative evaluation and other patient considerations. Anesthetic techniques may include: general, regional, local or monitored anesthesia care.

Selects, applies and inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient’s physical status.

Manages fluid therapy and blood replacement, including identification and correction of volume loss, electrolyte and/or coagulation abnormalities.

Recognizes abnormal patient responses to anesthesia, surgery and/or adjunctive medication and implements corrective services.

Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by selecting, obtaining, ordering and administering medications, fluids and ventilatory support.

Evaluates and treats patients for anesthesia-related problems or complications. Collaborating as necessary with physicians and other nurses involved in the patient’s care.

Provides consultation upon request by physicians or other health care providers pertaining to post-operative analgesics, antiemetics, fluid and electrolyte management, maintenance of cardiovascular, as well as, respiratory homeostatis.

What We Need From You:

Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates strong leadership qualities.

Position Qualifications

Current RN licensure in the State of Iowa

Current CRNA licensure in State of Iowa

Minimum five (5) years of CRNA experience required.

Must have DEA and CSA certification of registration (Iowa controlled substances act)

BLS, ACLS, PALS required.

Be a graduate from a anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs or its predecessor.

What We Give:

Paid Time Off

Competitive starting wage

Student Loan Assistance program available

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)

Flex Spending Accounts

Free use of on-site gym

Cafeteria Discounts

Optometry and Orthotic Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

The Legal Items:

Reference Checks-Pre-Offer

Post offer drug screen is required.

Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance

Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

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