APRN - Certified Nurse Anesthetist

VetJobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a part-time APRN - Certified Nurse Anesthetist to join a multidisciplinary team. This role involves performing pre-anesthetic screenings, administering anesthetics, and ensuring patient safety. The successful candidate will have the required certifications and experience in anesthesia care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• CRNA with leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Certification and licensure in Illinois are mandatory.
• Experience with patient management and care plans required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic screenings and develop anesthesia care plans.
• Monitor patients' responses post-anesthesia and manage complications.
• Instruct staff on anesthetic techniques and emergency responses.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Clinical experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited CRNA program

Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure

Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse licensure

Tools

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

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APRN - Certified Nurse Anesthetist

Job Description

APRN - Certified Nurse Anesthetist

The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) is seeking a part-time APRN - Certified Nurse Anesthetist to join their team. The Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards. The CRNA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients. The CRNA is responsible for the health outcome of an assigned patient population and consults and confers with supervising anesthesiologists in an area of clinical expertise within the CRNA's scope of practice and licensure. The CRNA is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results. Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
• Develop anesthesia care plans.
• Select, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications, anesthetics, drugs, fluids or blood products as necessary.
• Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
• Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics. Calibrate and test anesthesia equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
• Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
• Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
• Monitor and evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
• Discharge patients to hospital floor or Surgicenter as necessary.
• Instruct nurses, residents, interns, students or other staff on topics such as anesthetic techniques, pain management and emergency responses.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited CRNA program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
• Current certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) licensure.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, interpersonal communication, education, clinical experience and change management required.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS).
  
  

Salary & Benefits:

Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $96,320 to $111,589.

Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position.

Status: Part-Time, 40% Appointment

To Apply

Applications will be accepted until the close date of September 1, 2025.

uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/15081?c=uic

The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit here .

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

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Auto req ID

448083BR

Minimum Education Required

Some College

Job_Category

Medical

City*

Chicago

State*

Illinois

Job Code

Registered_Nurse Registered Nurse

Affiliate Sponsor

University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics UI Health

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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