Department: Anesthesiology

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr

Summary:
Functions under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist with regard to preanesthetic; anesthetic and post-anesthetic patient management functions. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
•Interviews patients preoperatively and assesses their status for anesthesia
•Reviews the patient's medical record regarding the anesthesia plan of care
•Utilizes and prepares all essential equipment and supplies to enhance effective and safe anesthesia delivery
•Administers anesthesia and/or analgesia for surgical/invasive procedures
•Monitors all necessary parameters to determine patient condition/response to surgery and anesthesia
•Advises and/or consults anesthesiologist regarding adverse effects which require appropriate action
•Escorts patient to recovery following procedure and provides a comprehensive report on all aspects of the patient's condition to recovery room personnel.
•Performs 24 hour anesthesia coverage as required and/or directed
•Provides assistance and/or supervision of services in support of patients with respiratory care needs.
•Responsible for maintaining currency of anesthesia expertise and competency, as well as maintenance for re-certification as a registered nurse anesthetist.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Time management/priority-setting
• Familiarity with basic body mechanics
• Flexibility with schedule to accommodate staffing needs
• R.N.
• A.C.L.S.
• Graduation from an Accredited C.R.N.A. Program.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to transport equipment
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant
conditions
• Routinely comes in contact with potentially infectious patients
 

About Rush University Medical Center

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2021-2022. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized nine Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. T...hese accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, are a reflection of the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. For the second consecutive year, all three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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