APRN - Certified Nurse Anesthetist

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Chicago seeks a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide high-quality, cost-effective care as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role involves administering anesthesia, assessing patient responses, and ensuring safety during surgical procedures. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, collaboration, and clinical skills alongside required qualifications, including CRNA certification and relevant nursing licensure. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited CRNA program by the COA.
• CRNA certification, Illinois RN and APRN licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic screenings and document results.
• Select and administer anesthetics and medications.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Education

Clinical experience

Change management

Education

Graduation from an accredited CRNA program

Current Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Job description

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.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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 .

Position Summary

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 anesthesiologist's 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results. Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
• 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 programby 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).

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.