Nurse Anesthetist Rotating

Base Pay Range

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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.

Join an elite group of CRNAs in one of the country’s finest academic medical centers, see all surgical and procedural disciplines, experience state‑of‑the‑art Level One Trauma patient care, and work with world‑renowned medical professionals in every area of service.

Sign‑On Bonus up to $50,000.00
Relocation Package Available.
Flex PTO

• 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.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the management and/or placement of current monitoring techniques and procedures during the perioperative period, including but not limited to: ECG placement and interpretation, arterial line placement, central line catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, transesophageal echocardiography, peripheral nerve stimulator’s.
• 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.
• In collaboration with the attending anesthesiologist, the CRNA will demonstrate proficiency in the management of induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia.
• Performs other duties assigned.

• 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

• Job Type/FTE: FT 1.0
• Shift: Rotating
• Unit/Department:
  Nurse Anesthetist
• CBA Code:
  Non‑Union

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

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