Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care. As part of Saint Anthony Hospital#s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at www.focalpointchicago.org. # Purpose: Administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration and consultation with attending anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other medical professionals for patient care services including but not limited to surgery, perinatal services, and emergency response. Administers anesthetics within scope of practice and in accordance with clinical privileges. Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation. Anesthesia equipment and supplies are prepared appropriately for procedures. Evaluates the patient pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient; assesses data and selects appropriate anesthetic. Procedural consent is verified prior to each procedure. Patient specific anesthesia plan of care is formulated from the pre-surgical assessment and is reviewed with attending anesthesiologist, physician, podiatrist or dentist. Implements, monitors and adjusts patient#s physiologic condition as appropriate for type of anesthesia and specific patient#s needs. Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety. Report and completed documentation is provided upon transfer of the patient from intra-operative to post-operative care provider. Acute and chronic post-operative pain management modalities are implemented. Medications, fluids and ventilatory support are selected and ordered to facilitate recovery from anesthesia. The patient is discharged from the post-anesthesia care unit and provided with post-anesthesia follow-up, evaluation, and care. Participates in additional areas of responsibility, which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA, for example responding to cardiac arrests and elective intubations. Ensures appropriate documentation to sufficiently charge for services rendered. # Qualifications: Current license as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Illinois. Master#s Degree in Nursing and is Certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Become privileged and credentialed by the Medical Staff in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and remain in good standing. ACLS Certified CPR Certified # SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL#HIGHLIGHTS Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of families on the west side and southwest side. Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. Offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan for employees and families to include tuition reimbursement. We employ and teach the city#s most prominent, innovative resident physicians and medical students. # EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care. As part of Saint Anthony Hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at www.focalpointchicago.org. Purpose: Administer anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in collaboration and consultation with attending anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other medical professionals for patient care services including but not limited to surgery, perinatal services, and emergency response. Administers anesthetics within scope of practice and in accordance with clinical privileges. * Participates in pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation. * Anesthesia equipment and supplies are prepared appropriately for procedures. * Evaluates the patient pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient; assesses data and selects appropriate anesthetic. * Procedural consent is verified prior to each procedure. * Patient specific anesthesia plan of care is formulated from the pre-surgical assessment and is reviewed with attending anesthesiologist, physician, podiatrist or dentist. * Implements, monitors and adjusts patient's physiologic condition as appropriate for type of anesthesia and specific patient's needs. * Transfers the responsibility for care of the patient to other qualified providers post-operatively to assure continuity of care and patient safety. * Report and completed documentation is provided upon transfer of the patient from intra-operative to post-operative care provider. * Acute and chronic post-operative pain management modalities are implemented. * Medications, fluids and ventilatory support are selected and ordered to facilitate recovery from anesthesia. * The patient is discharged from the post-anesthesia care unit and provided with post-anesthesia follow-up, evaluation, and care. * Participates in additional areas of responsibility, which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA, for example responding to cardiac arrests and elective intubations. * Ensures appropriate documentation to sufficiently charge for services rendered. Qualifications: * Current license as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. * Current license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Illinois. * Master's Degree in Nursing and is Certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist. * Become privileged and credentialed by the Medical Staff in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws and remain in good standing. * ACLS Certified * CPR Certified SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS * Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of families on the west side and southwest side. * Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. * Offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan for employees and families to include tuition reimbursement. * We employ and teach the city's most prominent, innovative resident physicians and medical students. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.