CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist

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San Luis Valley Health is seeking Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) to join our Anesthesiology team. As the leading healthcare provider in the greater San Luis Valley region in Colorado, San Luis Valley Health embraces the opportunity and responsibility to serve over 50,000 people that call the Valley home. This position is responsible for administering anesthesia and anesthesia related care under the orders of a Physician. SLV Health Anesthetists also function as independent healthcare providers.

What You'll Need:

• Must have completed a post graduate program in Nurse Anesthesia approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia. They must be certified by the same body and maintain education and experience to maintain certification.
• Maintain Colorado Licensure
• At least one year of experience working as a CRNA
• Able to perform General, regional (epidural/spinal), MAC anesthesia
• Able to perform peripheral nerve blocks under nerve stimulation and Ultrasound guidance.
• Experience in the placement of Invasive lines (Arterial and Central Venous Access)

What You'll Do:

• General, Regional (Epidural/Spinal/Peripheral), MAC anesthesia will be provided Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After hours, weekends and holidays are provided on an on call basis.
• Emergency surgical procedures, which require the services of a CRNA, will be covered on an on-call basis, 24 hours per day, and seven (7) days per week throughout the year. A CRNA will be available for anesthetic requirements within 20 minutes of notification. Call will rotate between all CRNA’s on medical staff (1/5 rotation with new hire). The CRNA is available to all departments of the hospital for emergency procedures involved with the practice of anesthesia.
• Therapeutic procedures for acute and chronic pain may be performed by a CRNA. When necessary, members of the Department of Anesthesia may assist in the management of acute or chronic respiratory failure or insufficiency as requested by the attending physician, or other procedures requested by the referring/attending physician.
• Each member of the Department of Anesthesia is responsible for the completion of all duties required or assigned by the hospital or the medical staff in providing anesthesia supportive care.
• The CRNA is to provide appropriate pre anesthetic and post anesthetic management of the patient. The individual in this roll will provide consultation relative to various other forms of patient care, such as respiratory therapy, emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the special problems of pain relief.
• Perform and properly document all pre, intra and post-operative notes and care on the anesthetic record or pre anesthetic evaluation sheet

Positions Highlights:

• Competitive salary, beginning at $260,000, commensurate with experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Moving allowance
• Loan repayment available
• Annual CME allowance
• Great work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Access to wide array of outdoor activities

We Take Care of Our People

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a Generous amount of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.

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