CRNA, Healthcare Nursing

CRNA Position eph Hospital

Elgin, IL is a vibrant city blending rich history with modern charm. Known for its stunning historic architecture, including the grand Elgin National Watch Company complex, this thriving community boasts a lively arts scene, scenic parks, and a rejuvenated downtown. Whether you're strolling along its riverwalk, exploring local shops, or enjoying world-class entertainment, Elgin offers a perfect mix of small-town warmth and big-city energy.

With excellent schools, a growing economy, and an abundance of recreational opportunities, Elgin is a hidden gem ready to be discovered.

St. Joseph Hospital is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the community. As part of the Advocate Health system, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced emergency care, maternity and pediatric services, surgery, and specialized treatment in cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology. With a focus on patient-centered care, St. Joseph's combines state-of-the-art technology with a compassionate approach to healing.

The hospital's dedication to wellness extends beyond treatment, offering health education, community outreach, and preventive services to support the overall health and well-being of the Fox Valley area.

• The CRNA is responsible for pre-anesthetic evaluation.
• Shall prepare an appropriate health history, conduct an appropriate physical exam, request pertinent diagnostic studies, select, obtain, order, and administer pre-anesthetics medications.
• Obtain informed consent for anesthesia, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Shall perform preoperative and intra-operative care.
• Obtain, prepare, and use all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia, performing, and ordering safety checks as needed.
• Select, obtain, or administer the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetics.
• The CRNA performs all aspects of airway management, inserts peripheral venous catheters, and manages Bier Blocks.
• Provide appropriate non-invasive monitoring modalities utilizing current standards and techniques.
• Evaluate patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institute pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer.
• Provide post anesthesia follow up evaluation of the patient's response to anesthesia and surgical experience.
• Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
• The CRNA initiates and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post-anesthetics.

• Have graduated from an accredited program in nurse anesthesia education.
• Must be certified or recertified by the National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Shall be licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and possess a current, valid, unrestricted license in the state of Illinois.
• Have at least one full year (12 months) of experience as a CRNA.
• Possess BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

Overview of the role:

• Target start date: ASAP
• Lodging/housing stipend: $142/daily
• Car Rental/Mileage Stipend: $250/weekly
• Site Name:
  St. Joseph Hospital
• Duration of Assignment: 13 weeks
• Estimated Privileging Timeframe: 90 days
• Hours information: 10 hour shifts.
• Required Call:
  Yes, No in-house call, Weeknight call, Weekend call, averaging 5 weekday calls/month.
• CRNA to MD ratio: 5:1
• Case Mix:
  General, Ortho

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