Crna

Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital in scenic Goldendale, Washington, only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and full ancillary services, including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT/OT, Behavioral Health, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Dental, Optometry, Pain Management, and Hospice. The hospital also owns a busy, well-established primary clinic that is located on the hospital campus. Inpatient care is managed 24/7 by hospitalist staff.  KVH employs 300 staff.

LOCATION:

Goldendale, population 3,500, is nestled among the rolling Simcoe Hills with gorgeous views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing are world-class, with the Columbia River and untouched wilderness just minutes away. Locals enjoy the cultural offerings of Hood River and Portland and the dozens of wineries that dot the landscape throughout the Columbia River Gorge. Each of the four seasons is prominent, with beautiful wildflowers in the Spring and fiery orange shades in the Fall. Whether you’re raising children, raising animals, raising a garden, or just looking to get out of the big city, our providers come to Goldendale to enjoy a slower pace of life and take advantage of the rich benefits of country living.  Check out this short video to see what we’re all about. Welcome to Goldendale!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for a CRNA to work 26 weeks per year with full-time benefits, opposite the other CRNA.  The surgical services team is extremely collegial and dedicated to high-quality patient care and an exceptional patient experience.  The surgery department is open Mon-Thurs, has two surgical suites, and offers general surgery, podiatry, orthopedic surgery, and endoscopy- approximately 450 outpatient cases per year.  No OB.  The schedule, while flexible, is generally two weeks on and two weeks off and is coordinated with the CRNA partner.   During work weeks, the CRNA is on call for after-hours emergencies.  The average callback is 3-5 every two weeks.  Candidates should have at least 5 years of CRNA experience, be comfortable working as a solo practitioner with no anesthesia backup and no critical care unit, and be committed to contributing positively to a collaborative, cohesive team. 

BENEFITS: 

Block schedule (two weeks on, two weeks off), M/D/V, Retirement Matching, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, CME, and Malpractice Insurance, including tail coverage. Competitive salary and relocation assistance are available. A signing bonus is also available.

For more information, please contact Karyn Bustos, Talent Acquisition, at Kbustos@kvhealth.net, or Kristina Pfeil, HR Director, at Kpfeil@kvhealth.net.

Safety Sensitive per WA SB5123: Yes