CRNA – Anesthesia West Union (1.0 FTE)

Emplify Health by Gundersen Palmer Lutheran is seeking a full time CRNA to join our community-oriented surgical team in West Union IA. This position offers autonomy with a team approach supporting a variety of case types including general ortho endoscopy ophthalmology podiatry obstetrics and other out-patient services. Care for all age groups from neonates to geriatrics.

We offer a generous base salary.

Schedule is rotating including 24 hour on-call.

West Union is a rural community in beautiful NE Iowa. Enjoy your life and practice in West Union the county seat for Fayette County. Our town has been designated a Green Main Street community with many outdoor recreational opportunities a wonderful school system and a robust community. The population base for West Union and surrounding rural communities is approximately 21000. A state-of-the-art completely remodeled full-service hospital is attached to the clinic.

Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union is:

• A Critical Access Hospital with license for 25 beds and Emergency Department
• A member of Gundersen Health System which comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love.

Emplify Health by Gundersen is:

• A physician-led not-for profit healthcare system
• Located throughout western Wisconsin northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota caring for patients in 22 counties
• A regional referral center with regional hospitals
• A teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center
• The designated Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health

Emplify Health by Gundersen offers an excellent benefits package that includes paid malpractice paid license renewal salary continuation CME funds as well as days vacation and sick time and strong retirement package to include both 401k match as well as organization paid base retirement contribution.

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwests most respected healthcare systems Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors we are now partners united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit patient-centered healthcare network we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Michigans Upper Peninsula. With over 4500 dedicated nurses and providers we are committed to delivering primary specialty and emergency care along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

You will find that we live our values every day which is a BREATH of all things good. Belonging Respect Excellence Accountability Teamwork and Humility.

West Union is a welcoming family-friendly community in the heart of northeast Iowa. The town is a vibrant community that perfectly blends modern convenience with rural charm. Known for its strong sense of community and rich history West Union offers a unique opportunity to live in an area where you are truly valued. The towns picturesque surroundings including beautiful Echo Valley State Park provide endless opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking biking and fishing. With affordable housing excellent schools and a welcoming atmosphere. West Union is an ideal spot for a physician looking to make a lasting impact while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. It is not just a place to practice medicine it is a place to truly call home. For more information about West Union IA visit

Position Purpose:
The CRNA provides a safe anesthetic experience for assigned patients. Provides pre and post op procedural assessment patient education and counseling to ascertain understanding of the service provided. Provides care to patients receiving all levels of anesthesia observes conditions of anesthetized patients and takes necessary remedial measures as directed to counteract unfavorable conditions and ensures postoperative anesthesia recovery.

Scheduling Pattern:
This is a salaried position with generally day hours with night weekend and holiday rotation availability required.
Education/Licensure/Training/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. Current Iowa RN license ARNP credentials certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and DEA registration required. BLS ACLS PALS certification required. Minimum of one year CRNA experience required.

Special Skills & Abilities:
Possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures all types of and methods of administration of anesthetic agents contraindications of anesthesia procedures to patients remedial measures to relieve adverse development in patients conditions and precautionary measures necessary for safe usage of anesthetic agents. Must possess knowledge of standard operating room methods equipment and procedures; knows how to position patients for various types of operation and is able to use endotracheal equipment and do venipunctures; must possess a thorough familiarity with all pharmacological effects of various anesthetic agents with physiological symptoms of each and with legal aspects of certain types of surgery; ability to function independently under general guidance of the surgeon and the policies and procedures of the institution; duties require independent action and judgment; utilizes time management communication planning delegating and problem solving in providing service; follows general guidelines prescribed by standard policies and procedures; utilizes expanded skills of group leading education consulting negotiating and collaboration in providing care; must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills; requires physical strength to lift patients/ equipment; frequently requires the ability to transfer patients with the assistance of one or more people; must be able to exert at least 25 pounds of force to assist with patient care; finite rapid eye/hand coordination required to operate technical devises associated with patient care; must maintain emotional stability in emergency situations.

Working Conditions:
May be exposed to communicate diseases when working in a health care environment.

Access to Patient Information:
In order to comply with HIPAA all employees must abide by organization and department policies regarding security and privacy. All staff members must work together to ensure patient confidentiality. This position will be working in a patient care area and will have access to oral written and electronic data containing patient information. This information is needed in order to carry out the duties assigned to this position. All staff will display name badges when seeking data. Staff will have electronic access via their own individual password and will log off as appropriate when inquiry is complete. Patient records and charts will be kept in a confidential manner in a controlled area to assure privacy and security of such information.

Standards of Behavior
Finance/Affordability GPLHC will make decisions that support our Mission and Vision while ensuring financial viability.
1. Acts as a responsible steward of the resources with which we work including time materials supplies equipment and property. Provides suggestions for utilization of facility assets.
2. Observes work hours attends work regularly keeps absenteeism/tardiness at a minimum. Ready to work at start of shift and works until off the clock.
3. Works in a cost effective manner.
Quality To promote quality outcomes while emphasizing positive patient experiences
0. Uses appropriate communication with patients coworkers leaders and other departments to ensure continuity of services and sharing of information.
1. Properly introduces self acknowledges all customers and recognizes individuals privacy dignity and personal preferences.
2. Greets listens and provides timely feedback to patients guests and coworkers.
3. Uses courteous phone techniques and returns calls in a timely fashion.
4. Treats everyone with the utmost respect dignity courtesy and confidentiality.
5. Supports process improvement initiatives and participates in quality activities.
6. Demonstrates continual awareness and use of appropriate infection prevention practices.
7. Keeps current with all policies/procedures. Consistently follows policies. When in doubt seeks clarification.
8. Performs job assignments according to facility standards.
9. Practices service recovery key words at key times.
10. Seeks and supports a non-violent climate; a culture where safety and security is our number one goal.
11. Immediately reports all safety hazards accidents/incidents.
12. Works to understand and value the diversity of our customers and coworkers.
Service To provide the services our patients need in the appropriate setting.
0. Promotes Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics and its services in a positive manner to all customers.
1. Demonstrates and encourages a multidisciplinary team approach to providing services and problem resolution.
2. Handles unanticipated events/crisis situations professionally is alert to potential problems and notifies appropriate individuals.
3. Demonstrates ability to make appropriate decisions as needed in a timely manner
4. Identifies areas for improvement in their job/department and participates in performance improvement initiatives.
5. Initiates own education growth and development through training and development activities such as internal or external courses seminars on-the-job training etc.
6. Accepts supervision and instruction; is open to suggestions clarifies responsibilities and is flexible.
7. Demonstrates responsibility for own judgment/actions; is receptive to constructive suggestions offered by others.
Workplace of Choice To create an environment to attract and retain excellent staff and physicians.
0. Regularly attends scheduled departmental staff meetings or meets with manager to receive updates.
1. Attends mandatory in-service sessions (100% compliance).
2. Gives full attention to task at hand and completes work accurately and on time.
3. Projects image of professionalism through appropriate attire and behavior (including proper name tag display).
4. Willingly shares in the distribution of work load/assignments.
5. Demonstrates core value of the Employee Code of Conduct in interactions with peers patients/patients family members physicians and others.
6. Resolves issues or problems directly openly and effectively utilizing appropriate chain of command as needed.
7. Demonstrates flexibility and cross trains as customer needs require.
8. Ensures Kronos timecard is completed and ready for supervisor to sign by 8:30 a.m. Monday of payroll week.
9. Adapts to changes in department and organization when policies and procedures change.
10. Assists new coworkers in orientation and adaptation to the department and the organization.
11. Contributes to a positive work environment.
12. Demonstrates willingness to take on additional responsibility when department work loads demands.
Growth/Community to expand services at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics that meets the need of our communities.
0. Follows HIPAA guidelines and reports confidentiality breeches.
1. Takes pride in Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics as if he/she owns it.
2. Represents Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics positively in the community.
3. Participates in events in the community in which you work or live.
65%
Essential Functions:
Finance Maintains a margin to support and achieve Palmer Lutherans Mission
1. Ensures all equipment utilized in the administration of anesthesia care is in working condition
2. Ensures that all supplies utilized in the administration of anesthesia care are stocked appropriately in carts or supply areas in the department
Quality/Service Promotes quality outcomes while emphasizing positive patient experience
0. Ensures that an informed consent is obtained for anesthesia
1. Selects applies and inserts appropriate monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of patient status
2. Demonstrates the ability to respond to emergency situations within established parameters
3. Ensures documentation of all pertinent patient information meets organizational standards
4. Assists in assuring the establishment and maintenance of standards of care and standards of practice
5. Assumes responsibility for maintaining certification and competency
6. Demonstrates knowledge of current standards of practice and ability to teach and apply to daily practice
7. Considers all factors related to safety effectiveness and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care
8. Assures compliance with all applicable regulations
Growth/Service Line Ensures Palmer Lutherans growth through services technology; professional and personal growth.
0. Performs and documents pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of patients
1. Develops and implements an anesthesia plan and implements general regional local and sedation techniques appropriately
2. Manages the patients airway and pulmonary status using current appropriate modalities
3. Facilitates emergence and recovery form anesthesia by administering appropriate adjunctive care and ventilator support
4. Discharges patients from post-anesthesia care/provides post anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care
5. Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients that are guided by ethical standards including maintaining confidentiality and delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner
6. Acts as a resource person for decisions and planning regarding CRNA services
7. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivery. Acts on findings including making recommendations to Administration
Workplace of Choice Creates an environment to attract and retain staff
0. Maintains professional accountability for own development and practice
1. Interacts positively with surgeons and other staff

Primary Recruiter:

Recruiter Email Address:

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humility our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer