CRNA opportunity with HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, a welcoming mid-west community near Madison, WI

Description

Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was established nearly 130 years ago in the residence of Mrs. J. Fitzpatrick. The following spring, a new three-story building was constructed with accommodations for 50 patients. The hospital has continued to grow to meet the needs of the community. In 2022, Sacred Heart Hospital expanded with the addition of a $35 million Advanced Center for Medicine and Surgery and later the expansion of the Emergency Medical and Trauma Center and Regional Cancer Center. In 2008, Sacred Heart Hospital opened its Smart OR® surgical suite.

Awards

• Received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll
• Awarded the “Greenhealth Partner for Change” Awards by Practice Greenhealth

Case Assignments

General, ortho, urology, ENT, light peds, OB, and cardiac

Shifts

Various schedule options available.

CRNA in-house.

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

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

Eau Claire, WI:

Tucked between the Twin Cities in Minnesota and Madison, WI, Eau Claire offers a solid suburban lifestyle and tight-knit community. Opportunity abounds as the Eau Claire economy continues to grow, giving residents a plethora of activities, arts, and entertainment options, and green spaces to explore. This community is an incredible place to raise a family, as its authentic can-do spirit has made it a destination for those seeking something different.

• Area Attractions:
  • Carson Park
  • Farmers’ Markets
  • Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
  • Chippewa River Trail
• Schools and Colleges:
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Globe University-Eau Claire
  • Memorial High School, Jim Falls Elementary School, North HS

Total Rewards

• Salary: $280K
• Sign-on bonus: $50K
• 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