ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE-CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST - TRAUMA ANESTHESIA

Cook County•Chicago, IL

5d•$104 - $120

About The Position

The APN-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, in collaboration with an anesthesiologist, is responsible for the administration of anesthetic agents and adjuvants to patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical and obstetrical procedures across Cook County Health (CCH), including John H. Stroger, JR. Hospital and Provident Hospital. The APN-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is also expected to make preoperative rounds, to evaluate the adequacy of the preparation of the patient for the anticipated anesthesia and surgery; and similarly, to make postoperative visits to monitor the patient's recovery from anesthesia. In collaboration with an attending anesthesiologist, the incumbent makes preoperative visits to evaluate the adequacy of a patient's preparation for anesthesia and surgery. Based on t this evaluation, the incumbent suggests a primary plan of anesthetic management and also outlines an alternative plan in case the primary plan cannot be carried out. In addition, the APN-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is responsible for explaining the risks and benefits of both the primary and alternative anesthetic plans to the patient and to the patient's family and obtains an informed consent from the patient (or the patient's guardian).

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
Master’s Degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program OR eligibility to complete Master’s Degree at an accredited nurse anesthesia program two weeks prior to starting employment (Must provide original copy of college or university transcript OR a letter from program director or designee stating eligibility status to graduate at the time of interview). Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice License and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia certificate is required by the first day employment)
Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice License and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia certificate is required OR the ability to obtain State of Illinois Advanced Practice License and CRNA certification two weeks prior to starting employment
Must possess progressive experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized area of clinical nursing is required
Must possess an active CPR card or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
Must possess an active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
Must possess an active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health to include a State of Illinois APN license and any other license, certification or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start date.

Nice To Haves

Current experience and applied knowledge of all anesthetic agents and adjuvants, all anesthesia machines, instruments and monitoring equipment used in the administration of anesthesia, as well as practical experience in providing all types of anesthesia
Knowledge to provide anesthesia services, including but not limited to monitored anesthesia care, regional, and general anesthesia.
Knowledge of anesthesia and related pharmacology agents to provide anesthesia services including but not limited to general, local, monitored anesthesia care and regional anesthesia.
Ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration of all anesthetic agents and adjuvants to the patients across Cook County Health (CCH) undergoing surgical, obstetrical, and other diagnostic procedures; administers oxygen and other anesthetic gases, and administers intravenous anesthetics, analgesics, and regional anesthesia, in addition to intravenous solutions, blood and blood product
Responsible for the management of airway and the support of vital functions, including induction, intubation, and the maintenance of anesthesia
Supports the patient's ventilation, whether manually or through the use of a mechanical ventilator, and for the monitoring of the physiologic response of the patient to anesthesia and surgery through the appropriate use of electrocardiography, pulse oximetry, and capnography, in addition to the measurement of blood gases and electrolytes when appropriate
Continuously monitors and interprets the patient's vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and volume, including invasive monitoring) and bodily functions (temperature, urinary output, etc.) during anesthesia and surgery
Maintains an accurate record of all anesthetics, medications, and fluids used during the anesthesia
Provides professional observation and support of care until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions
Recognizes any undesirable responses and takes appropriate corrective action, including the request for consultation by an anesthesiologist when the patient exhibits an abnormal response to anesthesia, to any medications administered, or to the surgical procedure itself
Attends clinical conferences held by the Department of Anesthesiology, most particularly the weekly Morbidity & Mortality Conference and the Anesthesiology Grand Rounds
Attends anesthesia meetings sponsored by the local, state, and national American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Association and the meetings of local, state and national societies of anesthesiologists when desirable or permissible
Participates in required educational programs for hospital fire, safety and other required programs
Attends departmental scheduled staff meetings
Keeps abreast and increase knowledge of current anesthesia trends and practice
Participates in departmental Quality Assurance (QA) projects, morbidity & mortality reports, conferences, and presentations
Participates in instruction, supervision, evaluation, and professional guidance for rotating student nurse anesthetist from Rush University Nurse Anesthesia program
Anticipates completion of successful anesthesia clinical rotations, with increasing level during student nurse anesthesia education (Letter from Program Director/Designee indicating such).
Performs other duties as assigned