APRN - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,800 - 293,238; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) is seeking a full-time APRN Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The CRNA provides anesthesia care as part of a multidisciplinary team under supervising anesthesiologists and maintains faculty appointment to practice within UI Health.

Minimum qualifications include an advanced nursing degree and IL licensure as an RN and CRNA, graduation from an AANA-accredited program, and BLS/ACLS certification. PALS is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as an RN.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as a CRNA, or if pending initial certification, temporary State of Illinois CRNA license.
• Graduation from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or their predecessors.
• Current certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or recertification by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists or their respective predecessors, or if pending initial certification, evidence of graduation from a Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs approved program.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results.
• 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.

Skills

PALS certification

Education

Nursing Master’s or DNP

IL RN license

CRNA license or pending certification

AANA-accredited program

CRNA certification or recertification

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

APRN - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) is seeking a full‑time APRN Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). 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 to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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

• Master’s degree in nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as a registered professional nurse.
• Current State of Illinois licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or if pending initial certification, temporary State of Illinois CRNA license.
• Graduation from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or their predecessors.
• Current certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or recertification by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists or their respective predecessors, or if pending initial certification, evidence of graduation from a Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs approved program.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS certification preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $240,800 to $293,238.

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: Full-Time

To Apply

Applications will be accepted until the close date of September 2, 2026.

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