CRNA, Part-Time – Elgin, IL

SCI Anesthesia Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

SCI Anesthesia Services is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a full-time position in Elgin, Illinois. The role involves administering anesthesia, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety during procedures. Benefits include competitive pay and opportunities for career development.

Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree in Nursing and appropriate certifications. This position offers a flexible schedule and no weekend obligations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois.
• Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (to be obtained within 6 months).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (to be obtained within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services to patients.
• Ensure proper pre-anesthesia assessment and patient safety.
• Monitor patients during and after anesthesia administration.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient monitoring

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

CRNA, Elgin – Part Time

Job ID: R55687

Shift: Various

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Pay Range: $99.75 – $159.60

Location: Advocate Sherman Hospital – 1425 N Randall Rd

Elgin, IL 60123

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Flexible schedule – 12’s, 10’s, 8’s.You decide!
• No call or weekend obligation

Major Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients which includes: the induction of anesthesia; the maintenance of anesthesia at the required levels; the support of life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubations; the recording of all pertinent events during the induction of, maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia; the recognition and the taking of appropriate corrective action (including requesting consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or other form of therapy; and the professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions.
• Performs pre‑anesthesia functions including: determining that an appropriate pre‑anesthetic examination has been made by a physician; insuring that relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed; reviewing the patient’s condition immediately prior to the induction of an anesthesia; checking the readiness, availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia.
• Performs post‑anesthesia duties including: remaining with the patient until it is safe to transfer responsibility for care to other qualified individuals; advising personnel responsible for post‑anesthetic care of specific problems presented by the patient’s condition; administering post‑operative epidural pain relief and other post‑operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon and making post‑anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.
• Responsible for narcotic accounting and distribution.
• Responds to life threatening, Code Blue/Code 4 and respiratory emergencies if available by establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a physician. Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous (IV) insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by other professionals have been unsuccessful.
• May administer anesthesia under the supervision of the operating surgeon.
• May provides labor analgesia in the Birth Day Center.
• Maintains knowledge of scientific theory, research findings, current practice and applicable standards.
• May participate in departmental improvement processes and ASC processes when appropriate.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and
• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Must be able to fulfill department schedule needs, which may include 24/7 call and weekend coverage, as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Must be able to:
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
• Will be required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as‑needed basis.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.