**This is not a Surgery Partners Job**

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist:

The Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

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

Position 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