St. Luke's
Overview
The Nurse Anesthetist is responsible for providing anesthesia to and/or monitoring of the patient. Responsibilities
Provide anesthesia to and/or monitor patients as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and a graduate of an AANA-accredited program for Nurse Anesthetist. Experience:
N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse; Registered Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin if assigned to Anesthesia Outreach; must complete and pass a qualifying examination/certification as CRNA within one (1) year of hire. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. ACLS and PALS certifications upon hire. NRP certification by 10/01/2015 for existing Nurse Anesthetists; within one year of hire for those hired after 10/02/2014. Preferred Qualifications
Education:
N/A Experience:
N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration:
N/A Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledgeable in anesthesia machines; ability to work with MDs, MDAs, CRNAs, Anesthesia Assistant, Anesthesia Attendant, Surgery and PACU personnel and other hospital departments. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Maintain professional appearance and punctuality. May assign workload to CRNAs; troubleshoot equipment problems; order equipment and supplies as needed; assist with policies/procedures, budget, etc.; attend meetings as necessary. Work with MDAs, CRNAs and PACU as needed; coordinate with administration. Reading
- Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Writing
- Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures. Speaking
- Intermediate: Ability to present information effectively in various settings. Mathematical Skills
- Intermediate: Ability to perform calculations and interpret data relevant to job duties. Reasoning Ability
- Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense and solve problems involving several variables. Age Specific Competencies
- Skilled at assessment and growth/development knowledge; provide appropriate care respective to ages of patients served per clinical environment. Physical Demands and Environment
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Stand, Walk, and Sit for extended periods Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch; bend repeatedly Talk or hear
Lifting Requirements
Up to 10 pounds: continuously Up to 25 pounds: continuously Up to 35 pounds: frequently Up to 50 pounds: occasionally
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to laser vision/vision screening; depth perception Moderate noise (e.g., office with computers, printers, light traffic)
Additional Information A combination of 8, 10, 12 hour shifts with scheduled and on-call weekends.
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The Nurse Anesthetist is responsible for providing anesthesia to and/or monitoring of the patient. Responsibilities
Provide anesthesia to and/or monitor patients as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and a graduate of an AANA-accredited program for Nurse Anesthetist. Experience:
N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse; Registered Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin if assigned to Anesthesia Outreach; must complete and pass a qualifying examination/certification as CRNA within one (1) year of hire. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. ACLS and PALS certifications upon hire. NRP certification by 10/01/2015 for existing Nurse Anesthetists; within one year of hire for those hired after 10/02/2014. Preferred Qualifications
Education:
N/A Experience:
N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration:
N/A Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledgeable in anesthesia machines; ability to work with MDs, MDAs, CRNAs, Anesthesia Assistant, Anesthesia Attendant, Surgery and PACU personnel and other hospital departments. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Maintain professional appearance and punctuality. May assign workload to CRNAs; troubleshoot equipment problems; order equipment and supplies as needed; assist with policies/procedures, budget, etc.; attend meetings as necessary. Work with MDAs, CRNAs and PACU as needed; coordinate with administration. Reading
- Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Writing
- Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures. Speaking
- Intermediate: Ability to present information effectively in various settings. Mathematical Skills
- Intermediate: Ability to perform calculations and interpret data relevant to job duties. Reasoning Ability
- Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense and solve problems involving several variables. Age Specific Competencies
- Skilled at assessment and growth/development knowledge; provide appropriate care respective to ages of patients served per clinical environment. Physical Demands and Environment
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Stand, Walk, and Sit for extended periods Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch; bend repeatedly Talk or hear
Lifting Requirements
Up to 10 pounds: continuously Up to 25 pounds: continuously Up to 35 pounds: frequently Up to 50 pounds: occasionally
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to laser vision/vision screening; depth perception Moderate noise (e.g., office with computers, printers, light traffic)
Additional Information A combination of 8, 10, 12 hour shifts with scheduled and on-call weekends.
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