Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Summary
This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient-centered care by providing direct patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, within a medical direction model. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) practices in collaboration with and under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist, while exercising clinical judgment and autonomy appropriate to the role.
Job Description
Job Duties
- Provide patient care as directed within the medical direction model, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering medications, and administering drugs
- Assess, diagnose, and treat medical or surgical conditions; document findings accurately
- Perform, order, assist with, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and wound care
- Educate and counsel patients regarding health, disease management, and treatment plans
- Respond to emergency medical situations and initiate appropriate interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to coordinate patient care
- Assist with ordering medications, maintaining records, and ensuring proper equipment function
- Follow Mercy safety policies and report unsafe conditions or incidents
Department-Specific Duties (Medical Direction Model)
- Administer anesthesia under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist
- Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop anesthesia care plans in collaboration with the anesthesiologist
- Provide intra-procedural anesthesia management and monitoring
- Participate in post-anesthesia care and patient recovery
- Communicate effectively with the anesthesia care team to ensure compliance with medical direction requirements
- Document all anesthesia care accurately in the EMR
- Adhere to regulatory, hospital, and anesthesia department policies
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Professional Experience
- 1–3 years of experience preferred
Education
- Education sufficient to meet licensure requirements
Licensure, Certification, Registration
- Active license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the state of Iowa required
- Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required prior to start or transfer date
- ACLS required within 6 months of start date
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
