Perioperative Anesthesia Specialist

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Perioperative Anesthesia Specialist to join our team at The University of Chicago Medicine. As a Critical Care Nurse Anesthetist, you will be responsible for providing patient care and support throughout the perioperative period.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acquires anesthesia drugs from the satellite pharmacy, prepares anesthesia drugs and delivery system.
  • Functions as a member of the Care Team to carry out the plan for each patient and the Care Center.
  • Performs preoperative assessment of the patient, which includes chart review, preop patient interview, history and physical if necessary, and establishes an anesthesia plan based on findings and discussion with the surgeon and attending anesthesiologist.
  • Demonstrates an expert proficiency in airway management, which includes mask ventilation, laryngeal mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation.
  • Records all pertinent perioperative events on the patient's chart and anesthesia record.
  • Transports patients postoperatively to an appropriate location based on anesthetic technique and patient's condition, and reports the patient's condition and anesthetic concerns to the appropriate clinician.

Requirements:

  • Current Illinois RN and APN Licensure
  • BSN Required
  • BLS and ACLS certificate required
  • Must be a graduate of an A.A.N.A approved nurse anesthesia program
  • Pass the National Certification Examination following graduation
  • Must be certified or certification-eligible by the A.A.N.A
  • Must be certified or certification-eligible by the NBCRNA
  • Graduation with a minimum of a master's degree from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • A minimum of one year full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse in a critical care setting
  • Must maintain certification through continuing education

Why Join Us:

We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other.

We're in this together:

working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.



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