Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Full - Time, Rotating

About the role

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Nurse Anesthetist in their Anesthesiology Department. You will provide patient care and support throughout the perioperative period, including preoperative assessment and sedation, administration and management of an anesthetic, and postoperative management.

Responsibilities

• Acquires anesthesia drugs from the satellite pharmacy, prepares anesthesia drugs and delivery system.
• Functions as a member of the Care Team to carry out the plan for each patient and the Care Center.
• Performs preoperative assessment of the patient, including chart review, preop patient interview, history and physical if necessary, and establishes an anesthesia plan based on findings and discussion with the surgeon and attending anesthesiologist.
• Demonstrates an expert proficiency in airway management, including mask ventilation, laryngeal mask ventilation, and endotracheal intubation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the management and/or placement of current monitoring techniques and procedures in the perioperative period, such as ECG placement and interpretation, arterial line placement, central line catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, transesophageal echocardiography, and peripheral nerve stimulators.
• Records all pertinent perioperative events on the patient’s chart and anesthesia record.
• Transports patients postoperatively to an appropriate location based on anesthetic technique and patient’s condition, and reports the patient’s condition and anesthetic concerns to the appropriate clinician.
• In collaboration with the attending anesthesiologist, demonstrates proficiency in the management of the induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Current Illinois RN and APN Licensure
• BLS and ACLS certificate required
• Must be a graduate of an A.A.N.A approved nurse anesthesia program
• Pass the National Certification Examination following graduation
• Must be certified or certification-eligible by the A.A.N.A
• Must be certified or certification-eligible by the NBCRNA
• Graduation with a minimum of a master’s degree from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
• A minimum of one year full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse in a critical care setting

Qualifications

• BSN Required

Skills

• Expert proficiency in airway management
• Proficiency in monitoring techniques
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage stress and prioritize tasks

Benefits

See all surgical and procedural disciplines. Experience state-of-the-art Level One Trauma patient care. Work with world-renowned medical professionals in every area of service.

Pay

Details TBA

Schedule

Rotating, 7a-8p