Casual CRNA - Buffalo, MN - Allina Health Systems : Job Details

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 28, 2023

Department:

40005710 Anesthesiology

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Buffalo Hospital is a non-profit regional medical center committed to providing quality, comprehensive care to patients in and around Wright County. Located just west of the Twin Cities, Buffalo Hospital provides exceptional patient-centered care to nearly 70,000 patients every year. We provide a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency care services and many specialty services, so you don't have to travel far from home.

Our CRNA practice is a metro-style practice with at-home call rotation.

* 8 FT CRNAs at Buffalo, 3 casuals

* OR runs until 5pm

* Colonoscopy, radiology, OR, OB/c-sections in OR, ENT (which includes peds), Ortho & Endo, bread & butter hernias, no spine

* Free parking

* Anesthesia Care Team Model

Key Position Details:

Experience with pediatric through geriatric patient populations is required. Work in this department closely resembles work in an ASC, but a hospital setting.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

* Provides 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.

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's degree Graduate of accredited nursing program required and

* Master's degree Graduate of Nurse Anesthetist program required

* Less than 2 years Working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist required or

* 2 to 5 years Working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist preferred, or experience working within Buffalo Hospital.

* Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire and

* Registered Nurse Anesthetist - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire and

* ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource required upon hire and

* PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required upon hire

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Leadership Capabilities

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* See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.

* I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture

* I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation

* I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions

* I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement

* Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.

* I help my team connect to the broader mission

* I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me

* I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change

* I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems

* Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.

* I role-model self-care and ongoing development

* I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success

* I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning

* I candidly advocate for the resources I need

* I support my colleagues in their development and growth

* Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.

* I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals

* I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results

* I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination

* I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly

* I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency

* Succeed Together: Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.

* I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues

* I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners

* I respect others' opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved

* I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes

Functional Competencies

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently