Elgin,IL - USA

Position Requirements

Flexible per diem CRNA opening with a diverse case mix at Ascension  St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin—in the city in the suburbs

Description

Ascension  St. Joseph in Elgin, IL is a full-service facility that has provided high-quality healthcare to the people of the Fox River Valley region in Illinois for over a century. The 184-bed hospital is noted for excellence in a number of specialties and for its dedication to patient care. It has earned a national reputation for its heart and vascular institute, which provides patients with high-tech, minimally invasive cardiac care. Board-certified doctors and specialists team up at the Cancer Care Center to offer outstanding cancer treatment and rehabilitation.

Awards

• Ascension  St. Joseph-Elgin has been awarded the Women’s Choice Award from The Voice Of Women.

Case Assignments

• Case volume includes general, ortho, ophthalmology, urology, podiatry, Cath Lab, IR and Endo.
• Supervision model in place, encouraging CRNAs to practice autonomously.
• Ample opportunities for CRNAs to perform regional anesthesia including peripheral nerve blocks and spinals.
• The anesthesia team covers 6-9 ORs per day and consists of 5 anesthesiologists and 5-7 CRNAs.

Shifts

8's. 10's and 12's

Team

Leadership

John Potts, MS, CRNA Vice President APA

Team Highlights

Five anesthesiologists and seven CRNAs are on our anesthesia team; they provide coverage of six to nine operating rooms daily. CRNAs are encouraged to practice autonomously.

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

Elgin, IL:

The historic yet growing city of Elgin, located about 40 miles northwest of Chicago, is known for its diversity and culture. On the practical side, Elgin offers a variety of housing types, a full range of business establishments, and accessible public transportation. Architecture from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Gothic Revival skyscrapers, adds character to Elgin’s cityscape. If you’re seeking entertainment, recreation, a thriving arts community, and cultural attractions, you’ll find it here.

• Area Attractions:
  • More than 100 places of worship
  • Elgin History Museum
  • Outdoor recreation on the Fox River trail
  • Lords Park with a delightful late 19th-century pavilion
• Colleges and Schools:
  • Judson University and Elgin Community College
  • Prairie View Grade School, Country Trails Elementary, Elgin High School, and Larkin High School

Total Rewards

• W2 PRN Rate: $185 per hour
• Leadership and professional development opportunities

CRNA - AMITA Health St. Joseph’s Hospital - Per Diem
Flexible Per Diem CRNA shifts in Elgin, IL!

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.