West River Health Services is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Respect, we're committed to providing the kind of quality health care typically found in larger cities, delivered with small-town friendliness and individual care. We believe our employees are the foundation of that commitment, working together to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
The CRNA is a licensed Advanced Practice Nurse responsible and accountable for their own professional practice, exercising independent judgment within scope of practice across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative anesthesia care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform pre-anesthetic assessment, planning, and informed consent verification for each case
- Provide and monitor anesthesia care intra-operatively, consistent with ASA standards
- Manage post-anesthesia recovery, including PACU assessment and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation throughout all phases of anesthesia care
- Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment per FDA and facility guidelines
- Respond to emergencies and codes with composure and sound clinical judgment
- Collaborate with surgical and facility teams, and manage practice per AANA standards
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program
- Current CRNA certification (or recertification)
- Current North Dakota RN licensure
- Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer
West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
