Advanced Practice Nurse-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Master’s Degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program OR eligibility to complete Master’s Degree at an accredited nurse anesthesia program two weeks prior to starting employment (Must provide original copy of college or university transcript OR a letter from program director or designee stating eligibility status to graduate at the time of interview). Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice License and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia certificate is required by the first day employment)
• Must possess an active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
• Current State of Illinois Advanced Practice License and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia certificate is required OR the ability to obtain State of Illinois Advanced Practice License and CRNA certification two weeks prior to starting employment
• Must possess an active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
• Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Must possess progressive experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized area of clinical nursing is required
• Must possess an active CPR card or have to ability to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting. (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current experience and applied knowledge of all anesthetic agents and adjuvants, all anesthesia machines, instruments and monitoring equipment used in the administration of anesthesia, as well as practical experience in providing all types of anesthesia

• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing). Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health to include a State of Illinois APN license and any other license, certification or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start date.

*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER