CRNA

CHI Health St. Francis is a 150-bed, Level III Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving Central Nebraska. Our hospital offers a 16-bed open ICU with after-hours eICU support, a well-established hospitalist and intensivist program, and a wide range of engaged subspecialists—creating an excellent environment for collaborative, high-quality perioperative care.

St. Francis continues to invest in clinical excellence, with Magnet with Distinction -recognized nursing, a newly renovated Emergency Department, OR expansion in 2021 and a mission-driven culture that supports both patient care and provider well-being.

Community: Practice in a community of 50,000+, known for its safety, family-friendly atmosphere, and strong economy rooted in agriculture and manufacturing.  Grand Island is the 4th largest city in Nebraska and a retail hub for 30+ surrounding communities.

• Ranked among the Top 30 Best Cities to Live (Business Insider)
• Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Dallas, Las Vegas, and Mesa, AZ
• Abundant recreation: golf, hunting/fishing, trails, parks, horse racing, and family favorites like Island Oasis waterpark, Stuhr Museum, and Nebraska State Fair
• Easy access to major highways and centrally located: 90 min to Lincoln, 4 hrs to Kansas City, 6 hrs to Denver

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.#HEC

Qualified Candidates please submit CV to 

Timaree Smith

CHI Health Clinic, a member of CommonSpirit Health™, is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our team in Grand Island, NE.  New graduates welcome!

Opportunity Details:

• Join our established Anesthesia team (5MDAs & 11 CRNAs) that provides both anesthesia services at CHI Health St. Francis & Grand Island Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Level III Trauma Center
• 153 bed facility
• 16 bed open ICU with eICU support after hours
• Brand New Operating Rooms opened in 2021
• New Davinci Xi robot
• Case mix: General, Orthopedic, OBGYN, Urology, ENT, Neuroscience
• Low turnover group with a strong family like environment
• Hospital and Intensivist programs
• Multiple subspecialty physicians
• EPIC EMR in both the clinic and hospital
• Academic affiliation with Creighton University School of Medicine

Benefits

While you are busy caring for your patients, we will take care of you and your family with benefits that include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Mental health and well-being programs
• Retirement plans
• Relocation incentive
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• 7 weeks (280 hours) of time off + 6 holidays
• CME Allowance
• As a non-profit, Commonspirit is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Base Salary + Geographic Adjustment + Quality Bonus
• Education stipend and/or starting bonus up to $45,000

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist from an accredited program
• Ability to obtain Nebraska Licensure
• ACLS, PALS and BLS certification