Hiring a CRNA to perform local, MAC, and general anesthesia care for surgical patients. Position is Monday through Thursday, approximately 7am to 3:30pm with no weekends, holidays, or on-call. Hours may require some flexibility based on case requirements. Preferred candidate will be able to place PICC lines, central lines, perform nerve blocks and pain injections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers anesthesia to any patient undergoing a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia. Performs a pre-anesthetic assessment/evaluation of the patient
• Develops and implements an anesthetic plan of care.
• Initiates the anesthetic plan by selecting the type of anesthesia.
• Maintains the patient’s physiologic homeostasis and corrects abnormal responses to the anesthesia and/or surgery.
• Collects and interprets patient physiological data by selecting, applying or inserting invasive monitoring modalities.
• Manages the patient’s airway and pulmonary status.
• Manages the patient’s emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
• Fosters open communication between patients, Nursing personnel, medical staff, and other employees of the hospital.
• Cooperates with members of operating staff in observing aseptic techniques and sterilization procedures in preparing for and assisting with surgery.
• May assist with critical patients in the Emergency Department during work hours.
• Creates and maintains policies and procedures for anesthesia, ensuring changes are made as necessary.
• Responsible for completing/assisting with narcotic counts. Communicates with Pharmacy to ensure drugs are stocked.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing and holding a current license in the State of Iowa as a registered nurse.
• Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
• Successfully completed the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or its predecessor’s certification examination.
• Meets the AANA Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists biennial recertification criteria.
• Must be Basic Life Support, Pediatric Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rural hospital setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience as a CRNA required.
• Prior experience in a rural or critical access hospital preferred.
• Proficiency in managing both routine and emergent anesthesia cases with limited support.
• Familiarity with general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, endoscopy, urology, podiatry, ENT and minor outpatient procedures.

Horn Memorial Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part time employees. Benefits include:

- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Supplemental insurances (accident, cancer, hospital, etc.)
- Company Match 401(k) up to 5%
- Tax Deferred Annuity Programs
- Paid Time Off accruing from hire date
- Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Plans for healthcare and dependent care
- Employer paid short and long term disability
- Employer paid life insurance with supplemental available
- Meeting pay and educational pay and benefits
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Horn Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Horn Memorial Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at 712.364-7254 or hr@hornmemorialhospital.org. Interpreter is provided at no cost. Horn Memorial Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.