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Allina Health

CRNA - Abbott Northwestern

Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Number of Job Openings Available:1

Date Posted:August 28, 2024

Department:31005710 Anesthesia

Shift:Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:40

Union Contract:Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:Other

Job Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:*FTE is flexible and will be based on the applicant's preference*Job Description:Renders a patient insensitive to pain by the administration of anesthetic agents and related drugs and procedures to facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical procedures. Provides airway management, IV access and monitored anesthesia care services in areas throughout the facility. Responds to requests for pain-related consultation and services.

Principle ResponsibilitiesProvides Anesthesia care

Performs pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of patient, reviews orders and obtains informed consent.Assures that the patient is positioned in proper alignment and safely secured.Initiates anesthetic technique, which may include general, regional, local or sedation.Manages airway and cardiopulmonary status to maintain satisfactory physiologic condition.Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by administering medications, fluids and airway support.Discharges patient, providing summary of patient history and surgical events.

Supplies Peri-Anesthetic and Clinical Support

Provides this support to other patient care areas.Inserts peripheral and arterial catheters.Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood samples.Initiates or participates in CPR that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacological or cardiovascular support.Acts in consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilator care.

Collaborates with department team

Makes decisions that result in desired patient/unit outcomes.Establishes priorities for self and others in organizing work.Acts as a resource to peers and other health related professionals.Assumes charge responsibilities as assigned.Precepts and mentors students and orientees as delegated.Helps to identify and initiate improvement processes.

Other duties as assigned.

Required QualificationsBachelor's degree graduate of accredited nursing program andMaster's degree graduate of Nurse Anesthetist program

Preferred Qualifications2+ years working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Licenses/CertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hireRegistered Nurse Anesthetist - MN Board of Nursing required upon hireACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource required upon hirePALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required upon hire

Physical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently