Ripon Medical Center seeking an independent CRNA

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Ripon Medical Center Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: CRNA at Ripon Medical Center—Ripon, WI The Opportunity SSM Health – Ripon Medical Center is actively recruiting a full time (1.
0FTE) CRNA to join our anesthesia department.
There are currently 3 CRNA’s.
CRNA’s at Ripon Medical Center function as independent anesthesia providers, and are responsible for planning and executing anesthesia plans (including proficiency in regional anesthesia), responding to adverse reactions and emergencies, and collaborating with the healthcare professional team.
Call is shared equally.
Excellent compensation and benefits are provided.
Schedule rotation: 2 weeks on, 1 week off The Hospital Ripon Medical Center is an 18-bed hospital, which provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services has been providing quality healthcare to Ripon and surrounding rural areas for nearly 80 years.
A state-of-the-art surgery area features three high-tech operating rooms, an endoscopy procedure room, 11 pre/postoperative patient rooms, four post anesthesia recovery rooms and centralized sterile processing area.
The surgical case load includes a mix of general surgery, orthopedic surgery, podiatry, gastroenterology and urology.
The Community Ripon, located in Fond du Lac county, has a population of approximately 7,800.
Alive with culture, history and community celebrations, Ripon is an eclectic city where natural beauty blends with hip and fun restaurants, pubs and coffee shops.
A thriving blend of businesses line the historic downtown area inviting visitors to gather and unwind, shop or dine.
Great K–12 schools provide exceptional offerings to students as well as Ripon College, a well-known liberal arts college with over 800 students.
Ripon also boasts a robust business economy that delivers many work places.
SSM Health – Ripon Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information contact: Cati teDuits | Senior Physician and Provider Recruiter WI Regional Office 1808 W.
Beltline Highway Madison, WI 53718 Cati.
teduits@ssmhealth.
com | www.
ssmhealth.
com Job Summary: Under the direction of anesthesiologist(s), assess, plans, coordinates, and implements and evaluates patients receiving anesthetic care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews schedule and administers anesthesia to patients assigned.
Makes preop evaluations on all patients assigned to his/her care.
Studies chart for results of history and physical, medical consults, and preop tests, to determine probable effects of anesthesia on the patient, and takes appropriate actions to correct abnormalities if possible.
Initiates EKG, blood pressure and pulse oximeter monitors prior to induction.
Assists in positioning patient on operating table, taking care to protect the patient from injury.
Induces anesthesia on direction of attending surgeon.
Administers anesthesia under direction and supervision of anesthesiologist in collaboration with surgeon.
Supports life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubation.
Maintains anesthesia at appropriate levels.
Administers no more than one anesthetic at a time.
Provides appropriate pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia management of the patient.
Recognizes and takes appropriate corrective action (including requisitioning consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjuctive medication or therapy.
Provides professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has regained control of his vital functions.
Provide other forms of patient care, such as emergency intubation, inhalation therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.
Record all pertinent data on the anesthesia record.
Inform PACU nurse of patient’s condition and any expected problems.
Keep surgeon informed of patient's condition at all times.
Follows established infection control guidelines and reports safety hazards for immediate resolution Assembles necessary supplies and equipment needed, and tests equipment to assure proper function prior to commencing anesthesia.
Disassembles and cleans equipment according to policies of the department.
Requisition necessary equipment, supplies, adjustments and repairs.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Master's degree in a health care related field or Advanced Practice Provider Certificate EXPERIENCE One year nursing experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
Licenses / Certifications: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Alabama Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arizona State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Colorado Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Delaware Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Florida Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Georgia Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Idaho Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Indiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Iowa Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Kentucky Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Maine State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Maryland Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Mississippi Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Missouri State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Montana Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Board, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - New Hampshire Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - New Jersey Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - New Mexico Board of Nursing {+ 16 more} Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4000000182 Anesthesiology Providers Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer.
SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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