Avera

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

105 S State St #113, Aberdeen, SD 57401

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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Location:

Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Monday – Friday 0700-1500

Weekend Call

Requirements: One weekend every 11th rotation (1.11)

Weekday Call : Approx. 2-3x / month

Post call day off

Incentive to work post call if needed

PTO: Available on day one of employement

Sign on Bonus Options:

$25,000 for 2 year commitment

$35, 000 for 3 year commitment

$50,000 for 5 year commitment

Open to sign on bonus options.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management.

What you will do

Performs a pre-operative patient assessment.
Determines a plan of care and communicating the plan of care to patient and family.
Establishes and maintains essential venous access.
Ensures establishment and maintenance of airway.
Responsible for inducting, maintaining the anesthesia, and proper monitoring.
Responsible for completing the anesthesia and the emergence from anesthesia.
Transfers care to appropriate staff at termination of procedure.
Performs post-operative follow-up for each case performed.
Perform as a clinical instructor for anesthesia students.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and
Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.