Advanced Practice Nurse CRNA

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 189,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric care is seeking a skilled Certified Nurse Anesthetist to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional anesthesia care to children, ensuring their safety and comfort during procedures. The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to contribute to research and education within the hospital. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm fosters an environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about pediatric care and anesthesia, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required; Doctoral preferred.
• APN licensure in Illinois and CRNA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preanesthesia assessments and document evaluations.
• Administer anesthetic agents and manage airway during procedures.
• Facilitate recovery from anesthesia and evaluate patient responses.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Doctoral Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Ultrasound for Regional Anesthesia

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

K.S.A.'s:

1. Master’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing appropriate for certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse/ Certified Nurse Anesthetist required. Doctoral related degree preferred.
2. CRNA experience preferred. Prior experience in pediatrics preferred.
3. Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APN and Certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists required.
4. Demonstrated experience as delineated in clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office required.
5. Basic Life Support Certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification required in some specialty areas.
6. Strong interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Duties:

1. Perform and document the preanesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
2. Review, request, and order laboratory/diagnostic studies.
3. Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
4. Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
5. Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
6. Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
7. Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
8. Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation and video laryngoscopy.
9. Select appropriate intraprocedural monitors based on anesthesia standards, patient specific conditions, and surgical requirements.
10. Obtain peripheral or central venous and arterial access as appropriate for the case and the patient condition.
11. Administer intravenous crystalloid, colloid and blood products as necessary to maintain intravascular volume and blood pressure during surgical intervention.
12. Administer the proper dose of anesthetic, anesthesia-related and emergency drugs necessary to maintain appropriate insensibility to pain and hemodynamic stability, adequate perfusion of body tissues and normal oxygenation.
13. Document accurately on the anesthesia record.
14. Report any anesthesia complications via proper reporting structures and obtain consultations and follow-up for patient safety.
15. Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.
16. Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
17. Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postanesthesia period.
18. Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the postanesthesia period.
19. Provide postanesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
20. Implement acute pain management modalities.
21. Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
22. Place and manage regional and neuraxial anesthetic techniques.
23. Use and interpretation of ultrasound for regional anesthesia and vascular access.
24. Provide expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy, research, leadership and mentorship.
25. Promote the advancement of the nursing profession at Lurie Children’s and the community-at-large. This may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff.
26. Collaborate and coordinate care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care.
27. Conduct and participate in research.
28. Meet the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.
29. Participate in the education of anesthesia trainees and airway learners from other departments.
30. Attend departmental meetings.
31. Perform job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
32. Other job functions as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Pay Range

$189,040.00-$283,560.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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