CRNA opportunity in community-oriented Springfield, IL, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, a regional medical center

Description

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.

Awards

• Designated Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care
• Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Case Assignments

General, ortho, cardiac, pediatrics, OB, and more. Option for CRNAs to concentrate on peds, OB and CV.

Shifts

Various shift options available

Team

Leadership

Bradley Kirkenir, Chief CRNA

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
  • Iles Elementary School, The Jefferson Middle School, Springfield High School

Total Rewards

• Salary: $280K
• Sign-on bonus: $50K
• Additional pay for taking call
• Overtime pay
• Generous paid time off
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Profit sharing
  • Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities