Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA, Park Ridge - Full Time

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

39d • $100 - $160 • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for a full-time position in Park Ridge. This role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia care, including pre-anesthesia, anesthesia, and post-anesthesia services. The CRNA will collaborate with surgeons and the surgical team, manage patient conditions based on clinical indications and evidence-based practices, and ensure the readiness of equipment and supplies. Responsibilities include delivering anesthesia, managing life support functions, administering medications, and performing post-anesthesia duties such as pain management and patient monitoring. The CRNA will also manage emergency situations, maintain accurate electronic medical records, and ensure compliant coding and billing practices.

Requirements

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active national board certification as CRNA by nationally certifying board (NBCRNA)
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical site/practice and/or role prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• No experience required
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

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 surgeon/anesthesiologist/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 but not limited to assessment, exam, obtaining informed consent, ordering/administering pre‐medications, requesting and/or review of preoperative studies.
• Ensures readiness and availability of equipment, supplies and medications to perform the planned anesthetic.
• Delivers anesthesia care including induction, maintenance, support of life functions, and emergence from anesthesia.
• Selects, obtains, and administers the necessary anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, fluids, and temperature regulating devices to manage the anesthetic, assesses response, and intervene as needed.
• Performs post-anesthesia duties including remaining with the patient and facilitating safe transfer of care to other qualified individuals; 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.
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing advanced airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior