Healthcare System Overview

An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System

A Historic Faith-Based Mission in Modern Healthcare

As you walk through the doors of Franciscan Health Crown Point, you'll immediately sense the unique blend of cutting-edge medical care and timeless compassionate values that have defined this healthcare system since 1875. Unlike facilities where corporate priorities can overshadow patient care, you'll be practicing in an environment where the 145-year legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration creates a tangible culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence. The hospital's modern facility—less than eight years old on average—offers state-of-the-art technology within a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the Franciscan tradition of joyful service.

  • Founded in the healing tradition of St. Francis of Assisi and Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel, with a continuous legacy of care since 1875
  • Part of the larger Franciscan Alliance network comprising 13 hospitals across the region, providing exceptional referral resources and collegial connections
  • Catholic faith-based mission that treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while welcoming patients of all backgrounds and beliefs
  • New facility featuring 199 inpatient beds with capacity to expand to 300, an attached medical office building, and expandable diagnostic and treatment centers

Financial Stability and Clinical Excellence

You'll practice with the confidence that comes from joining a financially sound healthcare system with impressive clinical outcomes. While many healthcare organizations struggle with thin margins and quality metrics, Franciscan Health Crown Point demonstrates remarkable financial strength with an 8.3% net operating profit margin (76th percentile nationally) and $333.8 million in net patient revenue. This financial stability translates directly to your practice through continued investment in cutting-edge technology.

  • Strong financial performance with 11.1% annual growth in net patient revenue (71st percentile)
  • Robust clinical quality with an all-cause hospital-wide readmission rate of just 13.7% (90th percentile)
  • Nationally recognized for medical excellence in coronary bypass surgery and major cardiac surgery (CareChex® Awards by Quantros, 2024–2025)
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by the American College of Cardiology (2024–2027)

Connected Community Care

As a Certified Nurse Midwife at Franciscan Health Crown Point, you'll participate in an innovative care model that extends well beyond traditional hospital walls. The facility's participation in multiple Accountable Care Organizations demonstrates its commitment to value-based care. You'll have robust resources for coordinating patient care across the continuum, with access to a comprehensive range of specialties.

  • Active participant in Accountable Care Organizations focused on coordinated, comprehensive care
  • Comprehensive service lines including Cancer Care, Children's Health, Heart Care, Neurology, Orthopedics, and Women's Health
  • Advanced imaging, lab, pharmacy, and rehab services on-site
  • Integrated specialty services including physical therapy, pain management, and wound care
  • Strong technology infrastructure rated as having "Strong" technology breadth
  • Utilization of Epic ClinDoc for inpatient EHR, enabling seamless documentation
  • Serves a diverse population with a payor mix of 15.2% Medicare, 10.4% Medicaid, and 74.4% private/self-pay

Leadership and Community Connection

You'll join a hospital led by CEO Dan McCormick, CFO Justin Kats, CMO Dr. Ryan Misek, and CNO Dawn Scott—a leadership team committed to both operational excellence and Franciscan values. The hospital primarily serves Crown Point and surrounding communities, allowing you to form meaningful patient relationships. Its location within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area offers the ideal mix of community connection and urban access.

  • Leadership team that embodies respect for life, fidelity to mission, compassionate concern, joyful service, and Christian stewardship
  • Affiliation with Indiana University School of Medicine, offering academic and teaching opportunities
  • Location in Crown Point, Indiana—part of the greater Chicago area, combining community practice with metropolitan amenities
  • State-of-the-art technology enhancing patient safety and convenience

As a Certified Nurse Midwife at Franciscan Health Crown Point, you'll be joining a healthcare system where women's health is prioritized within a model of holistic care. The hospital’s dedicated obstetrics and gynecology services, including private NICU rooms and maternal care resources, provide the ideal setting for midwifery. The Franciscan tradition of treating every patient with dignity and individualized attention is the perfect complement to the midwifery model of care.

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