Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Lutheran General, Park Ridge, IL
About The Position
Advocate Health is hiring experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and welcomes new graduates to its Anesthesiology Team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. The CRNA provides safe, high-quality anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients in elective and emergency surgical and procedural settings, working within a CRNA-led team and collaborative care model. The role offers mentorship and leadership opportunities in a nationally recognized academic and research hospital. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with flexible 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts. There are no required on-call duties, weekend shifts, or holiday shifts. The clinician works under the regulatory mandate of their licensing organization and the institution’s departmental credentialing requirements. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed nonprofit teaching hospital serving Chicago’s North and Northwest suburbs. It has a Level I Trauma Center, offers access to national clinical trials and advanced medical technologies, and is recognized for excellence in several specialties.
Requirements
- Active RN license and an applicable APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license in the state or states of practice.
- Active national CRNA board certification from the NBCRNA.
- Active DEA registration before hire.
- Active ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as required by the clinical site, practice, or role, before hire or within six months of hire.
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments and develop individualized anesthesia care plans.
- Administer anesthesia across a variety of surgical and procedural settings.
- Monitor patient status throughout the perioperative period.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing teams, and procedural staff.
- Participate in post-anesthesia evaluations and patient recovery planning.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Support Advocate Health’s commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
Benefits
- $100,000 sign-on bonus.
- Forgivable loan option.
- Licensure and certification costs covered.
- $2,250 annual CME reimbursement and 40 hours of CME PTO.
- 30 days of PTO, increasing with years of service.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Extra shift bonuses of $75–$100 per hour.
- No non-competes; locum work is permitted at non-Advocate Health locations.
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
