**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