CRNA Opportunities (2) in Northern Maine!!

Medical Center currently has a need for two full-time CRNA's to assist with staffing our five Operating Rooms. Hospital's OR performs an average of 210 cases per month, including approximately 20 births per month. Our surgical suites have state-of-the-art anesthesia equipment, and CRNA's are encouraged to practice as active independent members of the Anesthesia Team. Hours are typically 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with minimal trauma. Our Surgery percentages generally average 50% general surgeries, including eyes and urology; 25% Orthopedics; 10% OB/GYN; and 15% other surgeries. Head/heart cases are not performed.

CRNA call responsibility is one in five, and our average call back is reasonable and manageable. Certification in BLS and ACLS, with AANA Certification and Maine Licensure are required.

Currently there are three full-time CRNA's and two full-time Anesthesiologists on staff. Medical Center's Anesthesia department employs a Medical Supervision model which allows great flexibility and autonomy for our CRNA's.

Hospital continually strives to be the "Employer and Provider of Choice" in healthcare here in Northern Maine and beyond. Our CRNA's are employees of the hospital and are offered a highly competitive annual salary - which is negotiable based on experience, plus an additional call pay stipend. We offer relocation assistance, forgivable educational loan assistance, and continuing education assistance. In addition, we provide the following employee benefits:

" Heath Insurance (employee and family coverage options)
" Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
" Pharmacy prescription coverage
" Over-the-counter medication purchase options
" Dental (employee and family coverage options)
" Basic Life Insurance (employer paid coverage at 1x annual salary)
" Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
" Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
" Retirement Plan (457b and 401a)
" Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
" Whole Life Insurance - VESP
" Employee discount on hospital services
" Employee discount on community services / products

Opportunity requirements:

- BLS and ACLS Certified with AANA Certification
- Maine Licensure
- Skill requirements include General, Spinal, Obstetrical, Pediatric and Thoracic
Anesthesia except open heart; Bier Block, Ventilation Management in the OR,
(establishing and maintaining an airway; various modes of ventilation); and
arterial line.
- Preferred skills would include epidural and peripheral nerve block expertise.

This dynamic community is economically, culturally, and socially inviting. City promotes and aggressively pursues innovative business and economic development, and welcomes, supports and responds to the diversity of new people and new ideas. City prides itself on the high quality of its public school system, extremely low crime rate and family-oriented community activities.

The residents here recognize children as their future, and share collective responsibility for the nurturing and education of each generation. The community boasts a new multi-million dollar Recreation and Wellness Center that offers programs and activities for all ages, including a basketball court, walking/running track, field trips and game rooms. A comprehensive weight/fitness center and indoor pool are planned for the next phases of this facility. Medical Center has been a catalyst in this effort.

An excellent school system is available and offers outstanding academics, athletics, music, the arts, and extracurricular activities. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1. Family ties are strong, self-respect and respect for others is instilled, trust and courtesy are a way of life, and the pace of life is consistent with these ideals.

This community celebrates the values and lessons of a multi-cultural heritage that serves as its strength and foundation in a progressive, modern world. City offers an outstanding environment in which to raise a family. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets on nearby lakes. The ocean is within easy travel distance.

County provides great hunting and fishing, as well as a multitude of outdoor activities, including camping, biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, snowmobiling and downhill and cross-country skiing. The Maine Winter Sports Center was developed as a premier cross-country skiing venue. The Center has hosted several World Cup, Paralympics and Biathlon World Cup events since 2004. Rural northern Maine enjoys a four-season environment, abundant opportunities for relaxed living, welcoming friendly communities, and a variety of recreational pursuits within minutes (rather than the typical hours). A regional airport is available in nearby Presque Isle.