Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology

Position Summary

Administers anesthesia, monitors patient’s vital signs, and oversees patient recovery from anesthesia; assists anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other members of the healthcare team during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.

40 hours per week.

• Reviews schedule of cases assigned daily and studies lab values and physical findings in pre‑anesthetic examination.
• Determines in consultation with an anesthesiologist the choice of anesthetic technique and appropriate monitoring for each patient.
• Ascertains that blood of proper type is available when indicated and operative permit is properly signed.
• Explains procedure to patients, including risks and benefits.
• Assembles supplies and equipment in operating room.
• Selects solutions to be administered for fluid replacement.
• Administers anesthetic agents to maintain patient in surgical anesthetic state.
• Places both noninvasive and invasive monitors as indicated to monitor patient’s blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, color and fluid loss and watches for significant physical changes.
• Keeps surgeon and anesthesiologist informed of patient’s condition.
• Records condition of patient prior to, during and following administration of anesthetic and type of anesthetic used.
• Assists in moving patients to recovery room and observing condition, notifying physicians when unfavorable situations develop.
• Assists with care of patients suffering respiratory or cardiac emergency problems with airway management techniques and using Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines.

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Alternative work schedules.
• On‑Call (Beeper).
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Typical physical effort: standing or walking, bending, crouching, stooping; occasional lifting (≤25 lbs).

Equipment: office equipment, clinical/diagnostic equipment.

• B.S.N. – Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Nursing
• Preferred: D.N.P. – Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Red Cross
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) – American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
• Registered Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Registered Nurse – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

No specific work experience is required for this position. No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

• Adaptability
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Anesthesiology
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Clinical Anesthesia
• Critical Thinking
• Detail‑Oriented
• Interpersonal Communication
• Patient Care
• Patient Care Documentation
• Patient Monitoring
• Recordkeeping
• Time Management
• Vital Signs

A driver's license is not required for this position.

S38

$ – $ per annum.

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with university contributions starting at 7%.

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.

• 4 weeks of caregiver…