Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL

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Benefits

Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Pay Range: $99.75 - $159.60 Explore an exciting opportunity with Advocate Sherman Hospital as we eagerly welcome a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our Anesthesiology Team in Elgin, IL

Position Higlights Sign-On Bonus Eligible up to $100,000 Flexible schedule – 8- & 10-hour shift options $121-$159/hour No call, weekends or holidays Competitive Benefits Forgiveable loan option also available • Licensure & Certification Costs Covered • CME Reimbursement: $2,250 annually 40 hours of CME PTO • Malpractice Insurance • Extra Shift Bonuses: $75-$100/hour 30 days PTO increasing with years of service • No Non-Competes: Work locums at non-Advocate Health locations Education Required: Masters Degree in Nursing

Experience Required: No experience required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Must be able to fulfill department schedule needs, which may include 24/7 call and weekend coverage, as needed

The CRNA assembles necessary supplies and equipment, and administers intravenous, spinal, and other anesthetics prior to surgical or other medical procedures Monitors patients reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when warranted

Submits postoperative report on patient’s condition and maintains records of anesthetics administered.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia services, including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care to patients which includes: the induction of anesthesia; the maintenance of anesthesia at the required levels; the support of life functions during the administration of anesthesia, including induction and intubations; the recording of all pertinent events during the induction of, maintenance of and emergence from anesthesia; the recognition and the taking of appropriate corrective action (including requesting consultation when necessary) for abnormal patient responses to anesthesia or to any adjunctive medication or other form of therapy; and the professional observation and resuscitative care (including requesting consultation when necessary) until the patient has regained control of his/her vital functions. Performs pre-anesthesia functions including: determining that an appropriate pre-anesthetic examination has been made by a physician; insuring that relevant tests have been completed and a thorough assessment of the patient has been performed; reviewing the patients condition immediately prior to the induction of an anesthesia; checking the readiness, availability, cleanliness, sterility when required and working conditions of all the equipment used in the administration of anesthetic agents prior to administering anesthesia. Performs post-anesthesia duties including: remaining with the patient until it is safe to transfer responsibility for care to other qualified individuals; advising personnel responsible for post-anesthetic care of specific problems presented by the patients condition; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications. Responsible for narcotic accounting and distribution. Responds to life threatening, Code Blue/Code 4 and respiratory emergencies if available by establishing and maintaining an airway under the direction of a physician. Assists nursing units with difficult intravenous (IV) insertions when requested, when available and when attempts by other professionals have been unsuccessful. May administers anesthesia under the supervision of the operating surgeon. May provides labor analgesia in the Birth Day Center. Maintains knowledge of scientific theory, research findings, current practice and applicable standards. May participate in departmental improvement processes and ASC processes when appropriate. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Nurse Anesthetist certification (CRNA) issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber license issued by the state of Illinois, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Advocate Sherman Hospital is a nonprofit, acute care community hospital in Elgin, IL, that has provided high-quality, comprehensive compassionate health care to Chicago’s northwest suburbs since 1888. Supported by four immediate care centers and 12 Advocate Medical Group sites, Advocate Sherman provides more than 300,000 outpatient visits annually. Comprehensive and recognized programs provided by Advocate Sherman include cardiology, cancer care, oncology, neuroscience, orthopedics and women’s health. The hospital also features a Level II Trauma Center and an emergency department approved for pediatrics and backed by the resources of Advocate Children’s Hospital Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards:

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Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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