CRNA Pediatric Full-time

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:    

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the peri-procedural care and anesthetic plan for pediatric procedural and surgical patients.  Works in a multidisciplinary anesthesia care team model.  Monitors and manages the patient’s physiologic response to anesthesia, sedation and procedures. Works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care and patient/family education. Promotes evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. Provides support to the nursing and leadership staff in order to promote the advancement of the nursing profession at the hospital and in the community-at-large. 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Perform and document the pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
  • Review, request, and order laboratory/diagnostic studies.
  • Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
  • Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment.
  • Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan.
  • Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
  • Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services.
  • Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation and video laryngoscopy.
  • Select appropriate intraprocedural monitors based on anesthesia standards, patient specific conditions, and surgical requirements.
  • Obtains peripheral or central venous and arterial access as appropriate for the case and the patient condition.
  • Administers intravenous crystalloid, colloid and blood products as necessary to maintain intravascular volume and blood pressure during surgical intervention.
  • Administers the proper dose of anesthetic, anesthesia-related and emergency drugs necessary to maintain appropriate insensibility to pain and hemodynamic stability, adequate perfusion of body tissues and normal oxygenation.
  • Documents accurately on the anesthesia record.
  • Reports any anesthesia complications via proper reporting structures and obtains consultations and follow-up for patient safety.
  • Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.
  • Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
  • Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
  • Evaluate the patient’s response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period.
  • Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
  • Implement acute pain management modalities.
  • Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
  • Place and manage regional and neuraxial anesthetic techniques.
  • Use and interpretation of ultrasound for regional anesthesia and vascular access.
  • Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy, research, leadership and mentorship.
  • Promotes the advancement of the nursing profession at Lurie Children’s and the community-at-large. This
  • may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the
  • nursing staff.
  • Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best
  • practices in clinical care.
  • Conducts and participates in research.
  • Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care,
  • medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills,
  • professionalism, and system-based practice.
  • Participates in the education of anesthesia trainees and airway learners from other departments.
  • Attends departmental meetings.
  • Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service
  • excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers
  • and others.
  • Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Current active state licensure as a registered nurse and an advanced practice registered nurse in the state of Illinois.
  • Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.  Master’s Degree or Doctoral degree required with Doctoral degree preferred.
  • Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
  • CRNA experience preferred.  Prior experience in pediatrics preferred.
  • Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
  • Demonstrated experience as delineated in clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Acute Care Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education

Master's Degree: Nursing (Required)

(CRNA) - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - National Board of Cert & Recert for Nurse Anesthetists

Pay Range

$189,040.00-$283,560.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

  • Tuition assistance

  • Student loan servicing and support

  • Adoption benefits

  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare

  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

  • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

  • Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

 

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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