CRNA – Amita St. Mary's

Kankakee,IL – USA

Position Requirements

CRNA role at community-minded AMITA St. Mary’s Kankakee Hospital in Illinois, a Certified Level II Emergency/Trauma Center

Description

AMITA St. Mary’s Kankakee Hospital has delivered high-quality healthcare to Kankakee, IL, and its southern suburbs with a commitment to community and compassion since 1897. In a welcoming setting, the 182-bed acute care facility provides award-winning services for primary and specialty care. The peritoneal dialysis unit, one of just 91 in the United States, is recognized nationally. AMITA St. Mary’s Kankakee has a state-of-the-art Family Birthing Center dedicated to expectant and new parents, and a certified Level II Emergency/Trauma Center.

Awards

• The Joint Commission for Advanced Primary Stroke Centers Gold Seal of Approval™
• “Pursuit of Excellence Star” Award for Peritoneal Clinics
• Commission of Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award

Case Assignments

Ortho, GI, Urology, OB, Ophthalmology and General Surgery

Shifts

Contact us for more information.

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.

Advanced Practice Anesthesia (APA) leaders are unique to NAPA. As an integral part of our regional infrastructure, APA leaders are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who foster stability and collaboration among local facilities and teams throughout our organization. As an APA leader, Potts supports the Midwest Region. Like other APA leader colleagues, he is a voice for local clinicians, along with being a leader who hears, understands, and values those on our clinical team.

Team Highlights

Working together in a collegial environment, the anesthesia team provides services for five or six operating rooms daily. These clinicians include three medical doctors and seven CRNAs working in our care team model.

This care team model means that we focus on ensuring that everyone has a voice while supporting, respecting, and helping to deliver care excellence. 

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

Kankakee, IL:

Kankakee County is an ideal location for family-friendly lifestyles and activities in both rural and urban settings. With more than 50 miles of winding river in the county, there’s plenty to enjoy in the great outdoors, including eco-tourism and agri-tourism. Adding in the local festivals and events, the arts, and history makes this a well-rounded place to thrive. 

• Area Attractions:
• The Merchant Street Music Fest
• Outdoor adventure and nature along the Kankakee River
• Over 25 parks
• Notable house designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright
• Historic architecture with churches and museums dating to the mid-19th century
• Colleges and Schools:
• Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee Community College
• Edison Primary, Montessori Magnet, Kennedy Middle School, Kankakee High School

Total Rewards

• Salary: $222K-$242K (based on experience)
• Sign-on bonus, loan repayment or training assistance program: $75K
• 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)
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Leadership and professional development opportunities

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.

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