Nurse Anesthetist , Full - Time, Rotating

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Nurse Anesthetist in our Anesthesiology
Department.

Sign on Bonus up to $50,000.00 and relocation available 

As an Nurse Anesthetist, you will be responsible for providing patient care and
support throughout the perioperative period. This can include preoperative
assessment and sedation, administration and management of an anesthetic, and
discontinuation of the anesthetic and postoperative management. 

Come join an Elite group of CRNAs in one of the country's finest Academic
Medical Centers. See all surgical and procedural disciplines. Experience state
of the art Level One Trauma patient care. And work with world renowned Medical
professionals in every area of service.

Essential Job Functions

* 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, which includes 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, which includes mask
ventilation, laryngeal mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation. 
* Demonstrates proficiency in the management and/or placement of current
monitoring techniques and procedures in the perioperative period which
include but are not limited to:  ECG placement and interpretation, arterial
line placement, central line catheters, pulmonary artery catheters,
transesophegeal echocardiography, peripheral nerve stimulator's.
* 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, the CRNA will
demonstrate proficiency in the management of the induction, maintenance, and
emergence of anesthesia.
* Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Current Illinois RN and APN Licensure
* BSN Required
* 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
* Must maintain certification through continuing education

Position Details

* Job Type/FTE FT 1.0  
* Shift: Rotating 
* Unit/Department: Nurse Anesthetist
* CBA Code: Non-Union