Advocate Health is proud to offer Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) opportunities at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, located in Chicago's vibrant Lakeview neighborhood. This area offers the perfect blend of city living with tree-lined streets, charming shops, trendy restaurants, and easy access to Lake Michigan and public transportation. At Advocate Health, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where CRNAs thrive---providing the tools, resources, and support needed to build fulfilling, long-term careers. If you're looking for a rewarding CRNA role in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods---with the support of a CRNA-driven model and a true work-life balance---Illinois Masonic is where you want to be!

Why Choose Illinois Masonic?

• CRNA-led team working in a collaborative care team model
• Full scope of practice, providing anesthesia for adult patients across elective and emergency surgeries
• No call, no weekends, and no holiday requirements -- enjoy a predictable, balanced schedule
• Flexible shifts: 8, 10, or 12 hour weekday shifts available
• Supportive, inclusive team with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Work in a respected teaching hospital that embraces innovation, learning, and collaboration
• Challenging Environment: Elective and emergency surgeries

Competitive Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Up to $90,000 paid directly to lenders
• Licensure & Certification Costs Covered
• CME Reimbursement: $2,000 annually + 40 hours of CME PTO
• Malpractice Insurance
• PTO based on years of experience
• Extra Shift Bonuses: $50/hour above FTE for pre-scheduled hours over 4
• No Non Competes: Work locums at non-Advocate Health locations

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides all elements of pre-anesthesia, anesthesia and post-anesthesia services including general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care consistent with anesthesia plan and in collaboration with the surgeon/anesthesiologist/surgical team.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Participates in preoperative evaluation including but not limited to assessment, exam, obtaining informed consent, ordering/administering pre‐medications, requesting and/or review of preoperative studies.
• Ensures readiness and availability of equipment, supplies and medications to perform the planned anesthetic.
• Delivers anesthesia care including induction, maintenance, support of life functions, and emergence from anesthesia.
• Selects, obtains, and administers the necessary anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, fluids, and temperature regulating devices to manage the anesthetic, assesses response, and intervene as needed.
• Performs post-anesthesia duties including remaining with the patient and facilitating safe transfer of care to other qualified individuals; administering post-operative epidural pain relief and other post-operative analgesia in collaboration with the surgeon; and making post-anesthetic visits regarding the presence or absence of anesthesia related complications.
• Manage emergency situations by assessing, stabilizing, and determining disposition of patients, including providing advanced airway management, administration of emergency drugs and fluids, and using basic and advanced cardiac life support techniques.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.

License/Registration/Certification Required:

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
• Active national board certification as CRNA by nationally certifying board (NBCRNA).
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical site/practice and/or role prior to or within 6 months of hire

Education Required:

• Master's Degree in Nursing

Experience Required:

• No experience required - New grads welcome to apply

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.