**Job Description:** Performs clinical anesthesia duties and takes appropriate responsibility for direct patient care and for on-call as assigned. Prioritizes anesthetic decisions, administers anesthetic agents following protocols and guidelines and communicates patient status to healthcare team members. This individual performs coordinating duties by facilitating staff coverage, assignments and breaks in the surgical area. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required. The CRNA demonstrates leadership through involvement on committees and/team projects, education, and research and actively seeks to improve the practice of nursing through performance improvement initiatives. This individual is active in professional organizations and participates in community activities. The CRNA will ensure that the patient and family are partners in the plan of anesthesia care.West Market:2 years of clinical experience as a CRNA is required for this position **Education Qualifications:** **CRNA – Duluth, MN** Administers anesthesia to patients of all ages in the operating room, delivery room, and provides other related services as needed in other patient care areas according to Medical Center policies and procedures. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. **PRACTICE SPECIFICS** + Medically directed practice with collegial Anesthesiologists + 19 active ORs at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC), 380-bed tertiary care center, Level I Trauma Center; high acuity + 11 active ORs at Essentia Health Duluth (formally Miller Dwan) a 151-bed care center; approximately 80% outpatient surgeries + 8, 10, 12, & 16-hour shifts + Other anesthetizing sites are EP lab, Endoscopy, OB, CT, Northern Pines Hospital (Aurora, MN) + Busy surgical schedule, diverse practice excluding transplant and complex pediatrics **JOB QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:** **Education and/or years’ experience required:** + Has graduated from an accredited school of nursing + Has graduated from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia + Knowledge of current principles and methods of general, regional and local anesthetics + Ability to function in stressful and emergent situations **Licensure/Certifications required:** + Holds a current license in the state of practice + Is certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists; and has graduated from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia and is awaiting initial certification. Must pass certification exam within 12 months of graduation. + Re-certified per the NBCRNA + Holds current BCLS/ACLS certification **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Mental Requirements** Knowledge of current principles and methods of general, regional and local anesthetics Ability to function in stressful and emergent situations Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation _Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status._ **Search or Apply online at** **www.essentiahealth.org/careers** **or contact:** **Deven Lord, Market Recruiter** **Email:** **Deven.Lord@EssentiaHealth.org** **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** Holds a current license in the state of practice. Is certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA); and has graduated from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia and is awaiting initial certification. Must pass certification exam within 12 months of graduation. Re-certified per the NBCRNA. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. **Job Location:** Building B - St Marys Medical Center **Shift Rotation:** Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** / **Hours Per Pay Period:** **Compensation Range:** $140.00 - $140.00 / hour **Union:** **FTE:** 1 **Weekends:** **Call Obligations:** **Sign On Bonus:** It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.