What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist position at Grant Regional Health Center?
Company Description
Grant Regional Health Center, located in Lancaster, Wisconsin, is a highly esteemed Critical Access Hospital serving a community of 23,000 residents. With a team of 305 dedicated professionals, the organization encompasses a modern hospital and a multi-specialty physician practice. Recognized for excellence, Grant Regional has consistently earned a Five-Star rating for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) over the past four years. Following significant renovations and expansions completed in 2018, the state-of-the-art facility continues to prioritize patient-centered, high-quality, and compassionate care to enhance health and wellness for all generations.
Full-time position plus call (Scheduled cases run from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Hours and schedule will vary based on surgical & procedure schedule.
Schedule:
• 12 days on/9 days off (off every 3rd week). Approximately 158 days off/year.
• Weekend and Holiday coverage follows the assigned first-call schedule.
Call Responsibilities:
• First Call: Covers OR cases; 30 minute response time after scheduled cases end. (roughly 121 days/year)
• Second Call: Assists in the OR until 3:00 p.m.. Remains available (within 30 minutes) until first call provider is done with cases. (roughly 86 days/year). Response time for call is 30 minutes. Benefit eligible position.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site position for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) located in Lancaster, WI. The CRNA will provide high-quality anesthesia care and pain management services in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include conducting pre-anesthetic assessments, developing and implementing anesthesia care plans, administering anesthesia, monitoring patient responses, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical and medical procedures. The CRNA will play a critical role in enhancing patient outcomes through skilled practice and compassionate care.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in administering anesthesia, performing pre-anesthetic assessments, and developing care plans.
- Ability to monitor and manage patient vitals and responses during surgical and medical procedures.
- Knowledge of best practices for patient safety and pain management strategies.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making capabilities.
- Advanced practice nursing certification as a CRNA, with current licensure to practice as a CRNA in Wisconsin.
- Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia or related field, with certification from an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
- Prior experience as a CRNA and/or in healthcare environments is preferred but not mandatory.