CRNA - General

CRNA Opportunity in Springfield, IL

CRNA opportunity in community-oriented Springfield, IL, at HSHS St. John's Hospital, a regional medical center. HSHS St. John's Hospital, based in the Illinois state capital of Springfield, is the flagship hospital of Hospital Sisters Health System. The regional medical center provides residents of central and southern Illinois with comprehensive healthcare using modern technology. Dating back to 1875, St. John's is now a Certified Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and a Certified Level I Trauma Center. The facility has a college of nursing and is a teaching hospital affiliated with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Its surgery centers are considered among the most advanced of their type in the United States.

Team Leadership: John Potts, CRNA, MS–Vice President of Advanced Practice Anesthesia for NAPA's Midwest Region (IN, IL, MI). John Potts joined NAPA in 2016. Prior to working at NAPA, Potts worked for a large CRNA-owned group in Michigan, where he was responsible for the development and operations of the group's small and rural hospital division. He has extensive experience in cardiac anesthesia, anesthesia for bariatric procedures, and ambulatory anesthesia. Potts received his BSN in 1995 from the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM). He returned to UDM in 1997 and, through an affiliation with Henry Ford Hospital, completed his CRNA training in 1999. He is a member of both the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Team Highlights:

• Requirements
• Responsibilities

Pre-anesthesia assessment

Obtains and/or verifies patient consent

Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient

Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia

Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition

Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements

Current license as a registered professional nurse

Graduation from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education

Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists

Lifestyle Springfield, IL: The largest city in central Illinois and the state capital, Springfield has a strong sense of community. Residents can enjoy arts and culture, shopping, and natural beauty. Downtown farmers' markets and nearby farms reflect the agricultural environment of Illinois. The city's robust historical past is highlighted at historical sites and museums. Most notably, Abraham Lincoln lived and worked in Springfield before he was elected the 16th president and moved to Washington, DC. Springfield features tantalizing restaurant choices, whether you are looking for a farm-to-table, family-friendly, or romantic dining experience.

Area Attractions:

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Illinois State Fair

Jubilee Farm Center for Ecology and Spirituality

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Dana-Thomas House designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright

Colleges and Schools: University of Illinois-Springfield, St. John's College of Nursing, Lincoln Land Community College

Total Rewards Salary: W2 Hourly rate: $170/hr.