Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Oak Lawn - PRN

Advocatehealth; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a PRN role in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive anesthesia care, collaborating with surgical teams, and managing patient safety during procedures. This position offers a robust support system for professional development and responsibilities covering pre-anesthesia to post-anesthesia practices.

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN licenses in state of practice.
• Active national CRNA certification required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-anesthesia, anesthesia, and post-anesthesia services.
• Manages conditions and participates in preoperative evaluations.
• Ensures readiness for anesthesia procedures and performs monitoring.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Decision-making skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Oak Lawn - PRN

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Major Responsibilities

• Provides all elements of pre-anesthesia, anesthesia, and post-anesthesia services including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care consistent with anesthesia plan and in collaboration with the surgical team.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Participates in preoperative evaluation including assessment, exam, obtaining informed consent, and reviewing preoperative studies.
• Ensures readiness of equipment, supplies, and medications for anesthesia procedures.
• Delivers anesthesia care including induction, maintenance, support of life functions, and emergence.
• Selects and administers anesthetics, adjuvants, fluids, and temperature regulation devices, assessing response and intervening as needed.
• Performs post-anesthesia duties, including patient monitoring, pain management, and assessing for complications.
• Manages emergency situations with advanced airway management, emergency drugs, and BLS/ACLS techniques.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and ensures compliant billing.

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review activities and organizational meetings.
• Contributes to education and onboarding of new staff and students.
• Maintains and develops clinical skills and professional knowledge.
• Provides age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development over the lifespan.

License/Certification Requirements

• Active RN and APRN licenses in state(s) of practice.
• Active national CRNA certification (NBCRNA).
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• For Illinois: Active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications as required, within 6 months of hire.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High clinical proficiency and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and evolving technology.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, carry, push/pull, and perform patient positioning.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Exposure to hazards such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body fluids.

This job description provides a general overview of the role; other duties may be assigned as needed.