Advanced Practice Nurse-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

advanced practice nurse-certified registered nurse anesthetist )

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posting date: mar 5, 2026

closing date: ongoing

shift: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

pay: $103.818 – $120.355 per hour

location: provident hospital of cook county

organization: health and hospital systems

collective bargaining unit: seiu local 73

please be advised that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between cook county and the seiu union. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, cook county will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook county is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

• responsible for the administration of all anesthetic agents and adjuvants to patients across cook county health undergoing surgical, obstetrical, and other diagnostic procedures.
• responsible for the management of airway and support of vital functions, including induction, intubation, and maintenance of anesthesia.
• supports patient ventilation, whether manual or via a mechanical ventilator, and monitors physiological responses using ecg, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood gases, and electrolytes when appropriate.
• continuously monitors and interprets patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and volume, temperature, urinary output, etc.) during anesthesia and surgery.
• maintains accurate records of all anesthetics, medications, and fluids used during the procedure.
• provides professional observation and supports the patient until recovery of vital functions.
• recognizes undesirable responses and takes appropriate corrective action, including requesting consultation by an anesthesiologist when patient exhibits abnormal response to anesthesia, medications, or the surgical procedure.
• attends clinical conferences held by the department of anesthesiology, including the weekly morbidity & mortality conference and grand rounds.
• attends anesthesia meetings sponsored by local, state, and national american association of nurse anesthetists and meetings of anesthesiologists when desired.
• participates in required educational programs for hospital fire safety and other necessary programs.
• attends departmental scheduled staff meetings.
• keeps abreast of current anesthesia trends and practice and increases knowledge.
• 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 anesthetists from rush university nurse anesthesia program.
• anticipates completion of successful anesthesia clinical rotations, with increasing level during student nurse anesthesia education.
• performs other duties as assigned.

• currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state of illinois or able to obtain a license within two weeks of 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 a master’s degree at an accredited program within two weeks of starting employment; must provide official transcript or a letter from the program director stating eligibility at time of interview. State of illinois advanced practice license and certified registered nurse anesthesia certificate required by the first day of employment.
• current state of illinois advanced practice license and certified registered nurse anesthesia certificate required, or ability to obtain a license and certification within two weeks of starting employment.
• must possess progressive experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized area of clinical nursing.
• must possess an active cpr card, or ability to obtain one within two weeks of starting; proof to be provided at interview if already obtained.
• must possess an active advanced cardiac life support (acls) certification, or ability to obtain it within two weeks of starting; proof to be provided at interview if already obtained.
• must…