Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieving optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

We have a full-time (1.0 FTE) opening for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide anesthesia care to trauma, surgical, medical, pediatric, obstetric patients, as well as several NORA sites.

We offer a flexible schedule. CRNA’s typically work an 8-, 10- or 12‑hour day shift and are also scheduled for 16- and 24‑hour call shifts. HHS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• Provides pre‑anesthesia care, including patient interview and examination, obtaining necessary tests, administering pre‑anesthetic medications and fluids, and documenting the pre‑anesthetic record.
• Provides anesthesia care, including preparation of medications, supplies and equipment, respiratory care of patients, administration of anesthetics and additional medications, intravenous fluids and blood products, continual evaluation of patient oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, temperature and other relevant physiologic and pharmacologic parameters, and anesthetic depth; maintains proper patient positioning during the anesthetic; completes documentation of patient management on the anesthetic record; and institutes appropriate monitoring.
  
  A qualified anesthetist shall be present throughout the conduct of all anesthetics.
• Provides post‑anesthesia care, including assistance in the post‑anesthesia care unit and follow‑up of patients receiving anesthetic care.
• Continually evaluates and treats patients with monitoring and support appropriate to the patient’s condition during transport.
• Assists in pain management.
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway and respiratory management, administration of emergency medications and fluids, and using advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Prepares, maintains and operates anesthesia equipment.
• Precepting students.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works collaboratively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia.
• Possession of a valid Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (or eligibility).
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certification.

CRNA’s at Hennepin Healthcare are paid an hourly rate coinciding with years since licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider as follows:

• Tier 1: 0‑2 years = $123/hr
• Tier 2: 3‑6 years = $130/hr
• Tier 3: 7+ years = $137/hr

* Note:

hourly rate listed below represents current rate - which will increase every April.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, and experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long‑term Disability Insurance, Retirement Funds, Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, and license and certification reimbursement (available only for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site.

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre‑employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.

As a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.