CRNA

Memorial Health•Lincoln, IL

1d•$135 - $140

About The Position

This position requires a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to demonstrate core competencies acquired through education and training. Key responsibilities include administering and monitoring general anesthesia or monitored sedation, proficient airway management, placement of peripheral intravenous catheters, pre-anesthesia evaluation, post-anesthesia care, evaluation of laboratory and diagnostic studies, and proficient pain management. The role also requires knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan, from neonate to geriatrics.

Requirements

Completed AANA approved course in Anesthesia.
Masters degree required.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in State of Illinois.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or new graduate who is eligible for certification.
Healthcare Provider BLS and ACLS certification required.
NRP certification required before completing their orientation period.

Responsibilities

Administer & monitor general anesthesia or monitored sedation.
Proficient in airway management including mechanical ventilation.
Placement of peripheral intravenous catheters.
Pre-anesthesia evaluation.
Post anesthesia care/discharge.
Evaluate laboratory & diagnostic studies.
Proficient in pain management.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development principles, from neonate to geriatrics.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, neonate through geriatrics.
Maintains current Registered Nursing license and Advanced Practice Nursing license in Illinois (Requires 50 CEUs in 2 years).
Maintains current CRNA certification. (Requires 40 CEUs in 2 years).
Completes CRNA competency validation.
Participates in FPPE/OPPE validation as required.
Completes all process paperwork for credentialing re-appointment.
Completes annual self-evaluation and submits documentation for annual performance appraisal.