About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the third year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Unit/Department/Team

Our collaborative team is driven by effective communication, shared decision-making, and mutual support. Within this framework, team members respect each other's expertise and leverage their diverse skills and knowledge to deliver patient-centered care. Above all, the team's commitment to patient safety and well-being guides every decision and action, resulting in high-quality anesthesia care tailored to the individual needs of each patient throughout the perioperative process.

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. As a CRNA, you will have access to ongoing education and training opportunities to enhance your skills and stay updated on the latest advancements in anesthesia practice.

Above all, as a member of the Lakewood family, you will embody our core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, high quality, and innovation in everything you do. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and our community.

Mission for Position

At Lakewood Health System, our Team's mission is to provide quality, personalized anesthesia care to every patient who walks through our doors. As a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in our Critical Access Hospital, your mission is to uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence, safety, and patient-centered care.

Duties & Responsibilities OR Position Summary

You will play a pivotal role in our healthcare team, collaborating closely with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients, developing individualized anesthesia care plans, administering anesthesia, and monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures.

Position Type

Full Time + 1:5 Call

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Anesthesia accredited by the AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• Currently licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse. Currently certified by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Three to five years of anesthesia experience preferred.
• Must be current in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Ideal Candidate

• Clinical Competence: Demonstrates proficiency in administering anesthesia and managing patients throughout the perioperative period, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and post-anesthesia recovery.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to quickly assess and adapt to changing patient conditions, anticipate potential complications, and make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Collaborative Approach: Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicating clearly and professionally with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Compassionate Care: Shows empathy and compassion towards patients, providing emotional support and reassurance throughout the anesthesia process and addressing their individual needs with sensitivity and respect.
• Attention to Detail: Pays meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of anesthesia care, including medication administration, patient monitoring, and documentation, to ensure patient safety and procedural accuracy.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Able to adapt to the unique challenges and demands of a Critical Access Hospital environment, including managing a diverse caseload, working variable shifts, and responding effectively to emergent situations.
• Commitment to Safety: Prioritizes patient safety above all else, adhering to established protocols, guidelines, and best practices for anesthesia administration, infection control, and medication management.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning, staying abreast of advancements in anesthesia practice, technology, and evidence-based research to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Ethical Conduct: Upholds the highest ethical standards in all professional interactions, maintaining patient confidentiality, respecting autonomy and informed consent, and adhering to ethical principles of nursing and anesthesia practice.
• Leadership Potential: Exhibits leadership qualities such as initiative, accountability, and integrity, serving as a positive role model for colleagues and contributing to a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the anesthesia team and the broader healthcare organization.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• New in 2024 - employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

Next Steps

Interested, but will the schedule work for you?

Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Missy Lindow to discuss the possibilities further:

Missy Lindow, MBA, VP of Operations
P: 218-894-8397
E: missylindow@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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