Per diem CRNA opportunity with Midwest Eye Center S.C., established in 1974 in Calumet City, IL, just 35 minutes south of Chicago

Site Details

Established 1974 in Calumet City, Midwest Eye center S.C. delivers the highest quality testing and surgical treatment of eye diseases. The site has grown to be the largest eye practice in the area, and perhaps all of Illinois. Today patients can visit four different locations featuring cutting-edge technology. Team includes medical staff delivering services here hold teaching and research positions in the local in Chicagoland area universities.

Awards

• 2019 Daily Nonpareil Reader’s Choice Awards

Case Assignments

Eyes

Shifts

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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

Team

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

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

This is a CRNA-only location.

Lifestyle

Calumet City, IL:

A short 35-minute drive south of Chicago, Calumet City offers vibrant history as a fast-paced suburb of the Windy City. Founded in 1893, this community has grown into a diverse population that celebrates the families and individuals that live there. With a sparked community spirit, residents enjoy the surrounding nature that offer a range of excellent amenities from local parks, to golf courses, to old-school bowling alleys.

• Area Attractions:
  • Calumet Memorial Park
  • Green Lake Family Aquatic Center
  • Wolf Lake
• Schools and Colleges:
  • South Suburban College, Calumet College of St. Joseph, Franklin University
  • Caroline Sibley Elementary School, Wentworth Junior High School, & Thornton Fractional North High School

Total Rewards

• Salary: $130 per hour
• Leadership and professional development opportunities