Loyola Medicine, a leader in academic medicine and healthcare services based in Chicago's western suburbs and a member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic health systems seeks an experienced Certified Nurse Anesthetist to join our team in Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
Position Summary:
The Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care in the operating room and off site settings, based on educational preparation and/or certification in the CRNA role to a specific patient population. Care goals include pre-anesthesia assessment, administration of general and regional anesthesia, airway management and post anesthesia care and patient discharge. The CRNA assumes the management of patients, functioning in both an independent and collaborative role with the physician, case manager, and other members of the health care team. As an expert practitioner, the CRNA performs selected invasive procedures, designs individualized treatment plans, evaluates outcomes, and modifies the treatment plan as needed. The CRNA facilitates the transition of patients between service units and provides/coordinates complex patient and family teaching.
Position Responsibilities:
Ensures that care delivered to patients, meets/exceeds standards of care and is provided according to Loyola University Medical Center's mission, strategic plans and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures. Functions independently and collaboratively with the physician to provide continuity of health care services for individuals, families or groups. Evaluates the health status, acute episodes of illness, and health care needs of individuals through emphasis on comprehensive history, physical exam, and psychosocial assessment. Analyzes data to identify health/illness problems, the human responses to actual or potential health/illness problems, identifies variations from the norm in diagnoses emergent problems and complications. Designs and evaluates individualized treatment plan. Demonstrates and maintains expertise in the performance of selected complex invasive procedures. Coordinates care for optimal continuity of care across the health care continuum. Facilitates patient/family participation in health care by identifying learning needs and providing specialized education to enhance decision making. Exhibits professionalism by performing research, education, and leadership in clinical practice.
Position Requirements:
Minimum Education:
Required: Masters Degree
Minimum Experience:
Required: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Licensure/Certifications:
Required: ACLS (Advanced Cardio Life Support Certified), Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois, NBCRNA-National Board of Cert & Recert for Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Practitioner License State of Illinois
Preferred: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $151,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Inpatient
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse License State of Illinois (Required)
- NBCRNA-National Board Cert for Nurse Anesthetists (Required)
- Nurse Practitioner License State of Illinois (Required)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardio Life Support Certified) (Required)
Work Location:
Patient Type:
- Pediatric
- Adults
- Geriatric
- Family
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Company's website:
Company's Facebook page:
- https://www.facebook.com/LoyolaHealth/
Benefit Conditions:
Work Remotely:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
