About this role
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Overview
Responsible for the administration of anesthesia employing a variety of techniques to render persons insensible to pain during a variety of surgical, dental, obstetric, and diagnostic procedures. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and assist in identification of alternative strategies. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, neonate through geriatrics. Assess and interpret data reflective of the patient’s status and provide care relative to their age-specific needs in accordance with the department’s policies, procedures, and standards of care. The CRNA is credentialed through the Medical Staff processes and works in a collaborative team approach under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist to improve quality, safety, and control costs. Serve as clinical mentor for Student Nurse Anesthetists.
Qualifications
- Completed AANA approved course in Anesthesia. MSN/DNP degree or equivalent required.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in State of Illinois.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist or new graduate who is eligible for certification.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.
Other facts
About Memorial Health
Memorial Health is one of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois—a responsibility we are proud to uphold. Founded in 1897 to meet the expanding needs of our communities, we have assembled an ever-growing team and vast resources.
Dedicated to unsurpassed excellence in care, education, and research, our community-based, not-for-profit corporation features a team of nearly 10,000 strong throughout eight state-of-the-art affiliates offering a broad array of vital services. Yet what matters equally is the size of our heart. Our ambitions. And our potential to do bigger and better things.
We’re achieving our goals by developing academic alliances with other respected institutions, including the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. By earning important credentials and accreditations. By making a real investment in employee development. And by building upon our reputation for excellence on the regional level, with the goal of realizing national prominence.
What you'll do
- Responsible for administering anesthesia using various techniques during surgical and diagnostic procedures. Evaluate interventions and assist in identifying alternative strategies while working collaboratively under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
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