At Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics, we value compassion, respect and integrity in all that we do. As a member of our team, you can expect a fulfilling career alongside like-minded professionals who are dedicated to delivering premier care to the residents of Wallowa County.
We treat every employee like a valued member of the family and offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare facility. Wallowa Memorial has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation and honored as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare for 6 consecutive years.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care across a variety of surgical and procedural settings within Wallowa County Health Care District. This position provides 24/7 anesthesia coverage, ensuring the safe administration of anesthesia services for patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
The CRNA works independently and in collaboration with surgeons, fellow CRNAs and other healthcare professionals to assess patients, develop anesthesia care plans, administer anesthesia and monitor patient responses throughout the perioperative process. This role requires critical thinking, sound clinical judgment and a strong commitment to patient safety and comfort.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing anesthesia services for scheduled and emergency procedures on a 24/7 basis
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Conducting pre-anesthesia assessments and developing individualized care plans
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Administering anesthesia and monitoring patients throughout procedures
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Managing patient recovery from anesthesia and addressing any complications
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Maintaining accurate documentation of anesthesia care in the patient medical record
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Collaborating with the surgical and clinical teams to ensure safe, coordinated care
- Complying with hospital policies, protocols and regulatory standards
If you're a highly skilled CRNA with a commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care and serving in a collaborative rural healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality anesthesia services to the patients of Wallowa County.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
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Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia educational program required
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Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Oregon required
- Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) required
- Active membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) required
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based, rural healthcare environment
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Commitment to patient safety, comfort and high-quality care across all age groups and clinical settings
EEOC/ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
Wallowa County Health Care District is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background and drug screenings. Please note that we adhere to federal guidelines regarding prohibited substances, including those that may be legal under state law.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.
Paper applications may be obtained at Wallowa Memorial Hospital.
Please email Crystal, Lead HR Generalist, at Crystal.Jaeger@wchcd.org for any further inquiries.