CRNA II

Overview

Department: CHS Anesthesia Svs Group

Job Title: CRNA - Surgical Anesthesia Services: Lincoln

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies

Job Summary

Administers intravenous, inhaled, regional, or other anesthetics to render patients insensible to pain during medical or surgical procedures. Maintains anesthetics at required levels and supports life functions during the administration of anesthesia, under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist.

Essential Functions

• Manages patients undergoing general, regional and local anesthesia appropriately.
• Develops an appropriate anesthetic plan of care taking into account the patient's medical history and test results.
• Works in conjunction with the anesthesiologist to form an integrated anesthesia care team.
• Performs venous and arterial access procedures as necessary.
• Recognizes anesthetic complications or unfavorable patient conditions and adjusts anesthetic plan accordingly.
• Communicates to both the anesthesiologist and the surgeon the patient's status.
• Remains at the head of the bed when transporting the patient to the recovery unit and submits a complete report to the nurse receiving the patient.
• Performs a daily check of the anesthesia machine and other essential equipment and demonstrates knowledge of the proper use of the anesthesia machine and accessory equipment.

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent walking and standing. Must be able to assist in moving, by pushing, pulling or lifting, patients greater than 100 pounds. Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching. Able to use both hands and perform fine manipulations with the fingers. Near visual acuity, depth perception and color perception are required. Clear speech and the ability to hear is mandatory. Occasional exposure to noise and the hazards resulting from inhalation agents occur.

Education, Experience and Certifications

NC RN licensure required. Graduate of an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia required. CRNA licensure required. BLS and ACLS required per policy guidelines.

Pay Range

$85.00 - $136.00

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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 teammate's 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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health employs a large workforce across hospitals and care locations and is engaged in clinical trials and research studies. It emphasizes equitable care and has a broad scope of programs.

Position: CRNA II