Winona Health·Winona, Minnesota
The CRNA administers various types of anesthesia for surgical and invasive procedures while monitoring patient vital signs and physical status. They also maintain anesthesia equipment, document patient care records, and provide on-call support for emergency, obstetrical, and surgical needs.
Direct Hire, 0.8 to 1.0 FTE, 64 to 80 hours Bi-Weekly Winona Health operates a surgery department with hours of operation primarily during day time hours but due to the uncertainty of surgical cases, those hours will vary day-to-day. On-Call is required on a rotating basis. Must be available for on-call duty in 30 minutes or less.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) administers intravenous, inhalation, and other anesthetics to patients undergoing invasive and surgical procedures. In addition, the CRNA monitors patient’s vital signs in a manner consistent with current standards, maintains anesthesia equipment to insure proper functioning, and maintains records of each anesthetic administered. The CRNA functions as a resource person in controlling pain (postop; labor, etc.) and also functions as a team member in various departments and care settings.
4-year nursing degree. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesiology.
RN License - MN. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) licensure.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Neonatal Resuscitation.
Has completed training on all equipment used in the clinical area.
Basic computer skills. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR).
This position is a direct care provider and requires the ability to give adequate care to patients/residents in the following age groups:
Infant (Birth to 1 Year) Child (2-12) Adolescent (13-17) Adult (18-65) Geriatric (65 and over)
Physical Demands: Medium to Heavy Work
Work activities that require lifting frequently with 25#, occasionally 25-40# and rarely 50#. Work activities that require push/pull forces of with 50# frequently and 100# rarely Medium work activities generally exceed those for light work. Work activities may assume work in a variety of work positions including frequent bending and stooping, frequently squatting, frequent standing and walking. Medium work includes most roles within Winona Health that requires patient handling activities of transfers, rolling, and positioning.
May lift objects up to 50# rarely, 30-45# occasionally and frequently 10-30# May push/pull carts or equipment up to 50# of force frequently and rarely up to 100# May push/pull wheelchairs with 30-50# of force with handle height = 36” May require moderate to firm gripping or pinching. May use hand tools May reach frequently 7-36”, occasionally 6-80”.
Work activities that require lifting 35-50# frequently and occasionally 50-100# and 100# rarely. Work activities that require push/pull forces with 100# frequently and 200# rarely. Heavy work activities generally exceed the physical demands for the medium category of work activities. Physical Requirements: May lift frequently up to 50# and rarely 100# May complete patient/resident handling moving or positioning with situations that safe patient handling equipment is not available.
This is a fast-paced clinical environment with multitasking, prioritizing and frequent interruptions. Continuous communication is required with staff, volunteers and the general public. Multi-tasking ability required due to the wide variety of assigned duties.
Winona Health operates a surgery department with hours of operation primarily during day time hours but due to the uncertainty of surgical cases, those hours will vary day-to-day. On-Call is required on a rotating basis. Must be available for on-call duty in 30 minutes or less.
At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:
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Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position.
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Market context
Minnesota CRNA openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals and surgical settings that need anesthesia coverage for procedures and labor care. This role is competitive because employers look for a 4-year nursing degree, accredited nurse anesthesiology training, a current Minnesota RN license, and active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Neonatal Resuscitation credentials. Review whether your certifications are current and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time against the original posting.
