Avera Health·Yankton, South Dakota
The CRNA is responsible for performing pre-operative assessments and managing anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence for patients across all acuity levels. They also handle post-operative follow-ups and serve as clinical instructors for anesthesia students.
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Cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.
What you will do
Performs a pre-operative patient assessment.
Determines a plan of care and communicating the plan of care to patient and family.
Establishes and maintains essential venous access.
Ensures establishment and maintenance of airway.
Responsible for inducting, maintaining the anesthesia, and proper monitoring.
Responsible for completing the anesthesia and the emergence from anesthesia.
Transfers care to appropriate staff at termination of procedure.
Performs post-operative follow-up for each case performed.
Perform as a clinical instructor for anesthesia students.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) Upon Hire
Expectations and Standards
You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Candidates must hold an active RN license and be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certified by the NBCRNA. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Market context
In South Dakota, nursing support roles such as CNA and Medication Aide positions are often sought in long-term care and related facility settings, where dependable staffing is important. Competition can center on active certifications, comfort with hands-on care, and experience in similar environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and if you apply, emphasize your certifications and any facility-based experience.