Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated APRN-CRNA to deliver exceptional anesthetic care in a collaborative environment. This role involves working closely with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. The position offers opportunities for involvement in research and education, making it ideal for professionals eager to enhance their skills and contribute to the advancement of anesthesia practices. Join a forward-thinking organization that values excellence and teamwork in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program required.
• IL licenses for APRN and RN are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage anesthesia care based on patient's response to surgery.
• Ensure preoperative documentation and collaborate with surgical team.

Skills

Anesthesia Management

Patient Care

Collaboration with Anesthesiologists

Documentation Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Nurse Anesthesia Education Program

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification

Job description

Description

The APRN-CRNA reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The ARPN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), in collaboration with staff anesthesiologists, provides high quality anesthetic care to patients in the inpatient and expanded outpatient facilities. The CRNA may also participate in research projects, the education of student registered nurse anesthetists, and leadership activities within the department and throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Selects appropriate equipment and completes room set up in anticipation of patient's needs; completes room set up in an efficient, thorough and cost effective manner.
• Ensures preoperative documentation is complete, collaborates plan of care with attending anesthesiologist and surgical team.
• Manages all aspects of anesthesia care based on the patient's physiological response to anesthesia and surgery, consults attending anesthesiologists or other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Performs complete, accurate and legible preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative documentation.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of master's degree in nursing (or equivalent) from an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
• Advance Practice Registered Nurse (IL) license.
• Registered Professional Nurse (IL) license.
• National Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) certification.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred:

• Memberships to national professional organization, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) and state professional organization of primary practice; e.g., Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists (IANA).

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.