Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
November 28, 2023
Department:
40005710 Anesthesiology
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
Variable shift length
Hours Per Week:
0
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Buffalo Hospital is a non-profit regional medical center committed to providing quality, comprehensive care to patients in and around Wright County. Located just west of the Twin Cities, Buffalo Hospital provides exceptional patient-centered care to nearly 70,000 patients every year. We provide a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency care services and many specialty services, so you don't have to travel far from home.
Our CRNA practice is a metro-style practice with at-home call rotation.
* 8 FT CRNAs at Buffalo, 3 casuals
* OR runs until 5pm
* Colonoscopy, radiology, OR, OB/c-sections in OR, ENT (which includes peds), Ortho & Endo, bread & butter hernias, no spine
* Free parking
* Anesthesia Care Team Model
Key Position Details:
Experience with pediatric through geriatric patient populations is required. Work in this department closely resembles work in an ASC, but a hospital setting.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
* Provides Anesthesia care
* Performs pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of patient, reviews orders and obtains informed consent.
* Assures that the patient is positioned in proper alignment and safely secured.
* Initiates anesthetic technique, which may include general, regional, local or sedation.
* Manages airway and cardiopulmonary status to maintain satisfactory physiologic condition.
* Facilitates emergence and recovery from anesthesia by administering medications, fluids and airway support.
* Discharges patient, providing summary of patient history and surgical events.
* Supplies Peri-Anesthetic and Clinical Support
* Provides this support to other patient care areas.
* Inserts peripheral and arterial catheters.
* Performs arterial punctures to obtain blood samples.
* Initiates or participates in CPR that involves airway maintenance, ventilation, tracheal intubation, pharmacological or cardiovascular support.
* Acts in consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilator care.
* Collaborates with department team
* Makes decisions that result in desired patient/unit outcomes.
* Establishes priorities for self and others in organizing work.
* Acts as a resource to peers and other health related professionals.
* Assumes charge responsibilities as assigned.
* Precepts and mentors students and orientees as delegated.
* Helps to identify and initiate improvement processes.
* Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
* Bachelor's degree Graduate of accredited nursing program required and
* Master's degree Graduate of Nurse Anesthetist program required
* Less than 2 years Working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist required or
* 2 to 5 years Working as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist preferred, or experience working within Buffalo Hospital.
* Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire and
* Registered Nurse Anesthetist - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire and
* ACLS/BLS Tier 2-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Multisource required upon hire and
* PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
*
Leadership Capabilities
*
* See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.
* I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture
* I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation
* I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions
* I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement
* Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.
* I help my team connect to the broader mission
* I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me
* I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change
* I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems
* Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.
* I role-model self-care and ongoing development
* I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success
* I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
* I candidly advocate for the resources I need
* I support my colleagues in their development and growth
* Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.
* I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals
* I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results
* I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination
* I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly
* I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency
* Succeed Together: Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.
* I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues
* I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners
* I respect others' opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved
* I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes
Functional Competencies
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently