Nurse Anesthetist, Full-Time, Rotating

Job Description Join UChicago Medicine as a Nurse Anesthetist in our Anesthesiology Department. As a Nurse Anesthetist, you will be responsible for providing patient care and support throughout the perioperative period. This includes preoperative assessment and sedation, administration and management of an anesthetic, and discontinuation of the anesthetic with postoperative management. Come join an elite group of CRNAs in one of the country’s finest Academic Medical Centers. Experience state‑of‑the‑art Level One Trauma patient care and work with world‑renowned medical professionals across all service areas. Essential Job Functions Acquire anesthesia drugs from the satellite pharmacy, prepare anesthesia drugs, and set up the delivery system. Act as a member of the Care Team to carry out the plan for each patient and the Care Center. Perform preoperative assessment of the patient, including chart review, pre‑op interview, history and physical (as needed), and develop an anesthesia plan with the surgeon and attending anesthesiologist. Demonstrate expert proficiency in airway management, including mask ventilation, laryngeal mask ventilation, and endotracheal intubation. Demonstrate proficiency in the management and/or placement of current monitoring techniques and procedures in the perioperative period, such as ECG placement and interpretation, arterial line placement, central line catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, transesophageal echocardiography, and peripheral nerve stimulators. Record all pertinent perioperative events on the patient’s chart and anesthesia record. Transport patients postoperatively to an appropriate location based on anesthetic technique and patient condition, and report the patient’s condition and anesthetic concerns to the appropriate clinician. In collaboration with the attending anesthesiologist, demonstrate proficiency in the management of induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Current Illinois RN and APN licensure. BSN required. BLS and ACLS certificates required. Graduate of an AANP‑approved nurse anesthesia program. Pass the National Certification Examination following graduation. Certified or certification‑eligible by the AANP. 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 (or equivalent part‑time) critical‑care nursing experience. Maintain certification through continuing education. Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0) Shift: Rotating Unit/Department: Nurse Anesthetist CBA Code: Non‑Union #J-18808-Ljbffr UChicago Medicine