Certified Nurse Anesthetist prepares prescribed solutions and administers anesthetic following specified methods and procedures. Informs physician of patient's condition during anesthesia. Being a Certified Nurse Anesthetist performs pre- and post-anesthesia patient visits and documents anesthesia notes on patient records. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Certified Nurse Anesthetist requires Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager. Certified Nurse Anesthetist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois
and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health
comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital,
22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are
Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health
science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of
Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work;
and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional
campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health
is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, adheres to the UI Health Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards and maintains appropriate board certification as indicated by clinical practice area. An APRN is a registered nurse and holds a master's or doctoral degree. The APRN functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced nursing care to patients within the APRN's scope of practice. The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at UI Health. The University of Illinois offers competitive benefit packages, including but not limited to, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, State University Retirement System, tuition waivers, tuition discount for dependents and excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.
Our CRNAs hold faculty appointments with UIC College of Nursing. Annual salary range for our CRNA is $217,000 - $250,000 and signing bonus up to $15,000.
Duties & Responsibilities
Scope of Practice:
Works within the Medical Staff Bylaws of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and in adherence to hospital and divisional policy. Works collaboratively with other providers in the care of patients. Performs an accurate history and physical examination of patients. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans. Performs procedures according to clinical delineation of privileges. Provides prevention strategies and management of acute and chronic health problems. Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice. Prescribes medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides or medication according to clinical privileges. Provides clear, concise, accurate, and legible documentation regarding patient care in the medical record. Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials. May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under the emergency operation plan. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility to positively impact the financial performance of the organization while ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
Professional:
Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession. Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. Participates in peer review and competency assessment activities. Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Establishes an effective relationship with the entire care team. May advance the profession through presentations and publications. May lead and assist in research and evidence based practice through participant selection, coordination of the protocol(s), data collection, and other associated activities. Demonstrates accountability for professional conduct. Advances professionalism by seeking opportunities to develop new skills and to enhance current ones.
Teaching:
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for
patients and their families. May provide education and mentoring of
undergraduate and graduate students and current and new employees, including
but not limited to medical staff, residents, advanced practice providers and
nursing. May develop or participate in programs to meet continuing education
needs of staff. Provides formal and/or informal education or mentorship to both
internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
Communication & Leadership:
Demonstrates excellence
in written and verbal communication, public speaking, presentation skills,
critical thinking and decision making skills. Clearly understands the
implications of situations and uses sound judgment when dealing with multiple
disciplines. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and view success
in relationship to group success. Participates in program development.
Acts as a resource for clinical staff in the practice setting. Consults
with management in assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, and evaluating
clinical/system issues and models of care. Identifies and participates in
quality-improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiates
change as appropriate. Leads multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated
delivery of patient care services. May participate in the development and
revision of protocols or guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care
management. May participate in activities that influence policy-making bodies
to improve patient care.
Department/Specialty Specific Responsibilities:
Perform history and physical examination related to medical clearance for operative procedure. Order and evaluate non-invasive perioperative diagnostic studies. Select, order, and administer pre-anesthetic medications. Administer and/or manage general anesthesia. Administer and/or manage regional anesthesia. Administer and/or manage monitored anesthesia care (M.A.C.).
Manage post anesthetic recovery. Any other duty within the scope of practice of APRN-CRNA, as assigned by supervisor
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