Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Anesthesia

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)

Summary:
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
1. Interviews patients pre-operatively and assesses their status for anesthesia.
2. Reviews the patient's hospital record with the anesthesiologists regarding the anesthesia plan.
3. Utilizes and prepares all essential equipment and supplies to enhance effective & safe anesthesia delivery.
4. Administers anesthesia and/or analgesia for surgical and/or obstetrical procedures.
5. Monitors all necessary parameters to determine patient condition reaction to surgery and anesthesia.
6. Advises and/or consults anesthesiologist regarding adverse reactions.
7. Provides appropriate action as directed or required during anesthetic administration.
8. Ascertains blood loss requirements and other fluids therapy needs in consultation with the anesthesiologists.
9. Records the patient's status on the clinical anesthesia record prior to, during, and following anesthesia by anesthesiologists.
10. Escorts patients to the recovery room and provides comprehensive report on all aspects of the patient's conditions to recovery room personnel.
11. Observes, assists and instructs student nurse anesthetists in the clinical and functional application of a variety of procedures, anesthetic techniques and all anesthesia equipment.
12. Performs departmental duties as assigned.
13. Performs 24-hour anesthesia coverage as required and/or directed.
14. Provides emergency and resuscitative care for the entire Medical Center.
15. Accomplishes required post-operative anesthetic visits using department forms or progress notes.
16. Provides assistance and/or supervision of services in support of patients with respiratory care needs.
17. Functions as a resource person and assists in the educational process of IV's, IV therapy respiratory care, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
18. Assists in the training and education of Medical Center personnel as requested for various In-Service educational meetings.
19. Responsible for monitoring currently in anesthesia expertise and competency, as well as maintenance for re-certification as a registered nurse anesthetist.
20. Maintains faculty status in the College of Nursing.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current IL RN license and IL CRNA license.
• Graduate of an approved anesthesia program.
• Current certification with American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (or eligible).
• LI-CO1.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Rush University Medical Center

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2021-2022. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized nine Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. T...hese accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, are a reflection of the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. For the second consecutive year, all three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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