Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Job
• Type: Permanent – Full-Time
• Location: East Chicago, IN
• Service
• Setting: Hospital – Inpatient
• Schedule: Monday –
• Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• On-Call
• Expectations: Rotational evening, weekend, and holiday call shared among CRNA team
• Start
• Date: Negotiable (Credentialing timeline approximately 90–120 days)

PATIENT POPULATION & SCOPE • Patient Demographics

• Adult and Geriatric
• Average
• Daily
• Volume /
• Census: Based on operating room schedule and surgical case load
• Consults &
• Follow-Ups: Intraoperative and perioperative anesthesia care
• Case
• Mix/Clinical
• Focus
• Areas: General anesthesia services across multiple surgical specialties within hospital setting

FACILITY & TEAM DETAILS • Beds in Department/Unit

• Full-service hospital within a 4-hospital not-for-profit healthcare system
• EMR
• System: Epic (HIMSS Stage VII – fully integrated system)
• Specialty
• Backup: Collaborative Anesthesiology team and full surgical specialty support
• Support
• Staff: Dedicated nursing staff, surgical teams, and anesthesia colleagues
• Leadership &
• Reporting
• Structure: Reports to Department of Anesthesiology leadership
• Reason for
• Opening: Organizational growth and expansion of physician service lines

CREDENTIALING & COMPLIANCE • Board Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification required
• DEA &
• Certifications: Active RN license, CRNA certification, and applicable state and federal licensure
• Credentialing
• Timeline: Approximately 90–120 days

COMPENSATION & PERMANENT BENEFITS • Incentive Bonus Structure

• Sign-on bonus available; additional compensation based on experience
• Relocation
• Assistance: Relocation reimbursement available (negotiable)
• Student
• Loan
• Repayment: Not specified
• CME
• Allowance: $2,000 annually
• PTO &
• Holidays: Flexible paid time off
• Health &
• Retirement
• Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans available
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and Disability coverage
• Malpractice insurance coverage

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • Board Status

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• State
• License
• Required: Active Indiana RN license or eligibility to obtain
• Certifications: Current CRNA certification; additional certifications as required by facility
• Experience: New graduates and experienced CRNAs welcome
• Additional
• Requirements: Ability to function effectively within a collaborative, team-based hospital environment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive anesthesia care in a hospital-based surgical setting
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in rotational call coverage as part of the CRNA team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Epic EMR system
• Adhere to all clinical, regulatory, and patient safety standards

COMMUNITY & LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS • About the Area

• East Chicago, IN is part of the greater Northwest Indiana region, located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. The area offers access to urban amenities while maintaining a community-oriented environment.
• Local
• Attractions: Proximity to world-renowned museums, dining, lakefront recreation, performing arts venues, and professional sports in Chicago.
• School
• System: Access to public and private school options throughout Northwest Indiana and nearby Illinois suburbs.
• Housing: Diverse housing options ranging from established neighborhoods to suburban communities with convenient commuter access.
• Demographic &
• Professional
• Profile: Mix of families, professionals, and long-standing community residents with access to major metropolitan employment centers.
• Nearby
• Cities: 30 minutes to Chicago, IL; close to Munster, Hobart, and Crown Point, IN.
• Nearest
• Airport: Chicago Midway International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport
• Distance from
• Airport: Approximately 25–40 miles depending on airport selection