ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE-CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST

Advanced Practice Nurse-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Job Posting: Ongoing

Shift: 6:30AM - 4:30PM

Location: Provident Hospital of Cook County

Posting Salary: $103.818 - $120.355 hrly

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

The APN-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, in collaboration with an anesthesiologist, is responsible for the administration of anesthetic agents and adjuvants to patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical and obstetrical procedures across Cook County Health (CCH), including John H. Stroger, JR. Hospital and Provident Hospital. The APN-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is also expected to make preoperative rounds, to evaluate the adequacy of the preparation of the patient for the anticipated anesthesia and surgery; and similarly, to make postoperative visits to monitor the patient's recovery from anesthesia.

Typical Duties:

• Responsible for the administration of all anesthetic agents and adjuvants to the patients across Cook County Health (CCH) undergoing surgical, obstetrical, and other diagnostic procedures; administers oxygen and other anesthetic gases, and administers intravenous anesthetics, analgesics, and regional anesthesia, in addition to intravenous solutions, blood and blood product
• Responsible for the management of airway and the support of vital functions, including induction, intubation, and the maintenance of anesthesia
• Supports the patient's ventilation, whether manually or through the use of a mechanical ventilator, and for the monitoring of the physiologic response of the patient to anesthesia and surgery through the appropriate use of electrocardiography, pulse oximetry, and capnography, in addition to the measurement of blood gases and electrolytes when appropriate
• Continuously monitors and interprets the patient's vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and volume, including invasive monitoring) and bodily functions (temperature, urinary output, etc.) during anesthesia and surgery
• Maintains an accurate record of all anesthetics, medications, and fluids used during the anesthesia
• Provides professional observation and support of care until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions
• Recognizes any undesirable responses and takes appropriate corrective action, including the request for consultation by an anesthesiologist when the patient exhibits an abnormal response to anesthesia, to any medications administered, or to the surgical procedure itself
• Attends clinical conferences held by the Department of Anesthesiology, most particularly the weekly Morbidity & Mortality Conference and the Anesthesiology Grand Rounds
• Attends anesthesia meetings sponsored by the local, state, and national American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Association and the meetings of local, state and national societies of anesthesiologists when desirable or permissible
• Participates in required educational programs for hospital fire, safety and other required programs
• Attends departmental scheduled staff meetings
• Keeps abreast and increase knowledge of current anesthesia trends and practice
• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance (QA) projects, morbidity & mortality reports, conferences, and presentations
• Participates in instruction, supervision, evaluation, and professional guidance for rotating student nurse anesthetist from Rush University Nurse Anesthesia program
• Anticipates completion of successful anesthesia clinical rotations, with increasing level during student nurse anesthesia education (Letter from Program Director/Designee indicating such)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or must be able to obtain two weeks prior to starting employment
• Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Master's Degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program OR eligibility to complete Master's Degree at an accredited nurse anesthesia program two weeks prior to starting employment
• Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice License and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia certificate is required by the first day employment
• Must possess progressive experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized area of clinical nursing is required
• Must possess an active CPR card or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting
• Must possess an active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting
• Must possess an active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current experience and applied knowledge of all anesthetic agents and adjuvants, all anesthesia machines, instruments and monitoring equipment used in the administration of anesthesia, as well as practical experience in providing all types of anesthesia

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge to provide anesthesia services, including but not limited to monitored anesthesia care, regional, and general anesthesia
• Knowledge of anesthesia and related pharmacology agents to provide anesthesia services including but not limited to general, local, monitored anesthesia care and regional anesthesia
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work under pressure
• Analytic ability required. Ability to interpret complex organizational systems
• Communication skill to lead and teach
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations
• Ability to bend, and to lift and push up to heavy weight
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods
• Demonstrates physical, mental and muscular coordination
• Ability to sees and hears normally (including with correction) and distinguishes color and shades of color
• Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature

Physical and Environmental Demands:

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

Veteran Preference:

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing).
• Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).
• Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status.
• Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
• If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.
• Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers or applicable State ID card or driver's license at time of interview.

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health to include a State of Illinois APN license and any other license, certification or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate's start date.

*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.