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Responsibilities of Chief CRNA Job

Scope of Responsibilities

Serves as the primary resource, point person and advocates for CRNA team. Responsible for the implementation of all administrative, personnel, and clinical functions pertaining to the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. 

Direct Report

Sarah Bush VP Clinical Operations
Medical Director, Department of Anesthesiology
Dotted line report--Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Essential Duties

Continuous monitoring of effective and efficient patient care initiatives by CRNAs, including but not limited to, chart audits, visual audits, scanning of medications, syringe labeling, documentation as part of our on-site quality program. Helps prepare and meet with CRNAs for OPPEs.

Operations Duties

Liaison for CRNAs with anesthesiologists and Somnia administration as well as OR and hospital leadership.

Budget/ Financial Duties

Evaluates opportunities for improvements within the department and offers suggestions to implement positive change.

Quality Duties

Coordinates, researches, implements and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies relating to all human resources activities concerning CRNAs with support of VP Ops, Administrator and Director of Quality.

Compliance Duties

Responsible for narcotic control, regulatory drug compliance, safety, radiation safety, infection control, Joint Commission, MACRA/MIPS reporting and OSHA compliance with support of Administrator, VP Ops and Medical Director.

Administrative Duties

Actively assists with CRNA benefit questions and collaborates with benefit plan administrators regarding problem resolution.

For detailed information on Chief CRNA's Essential Duties, Operation Duties, Budget/Financial Duties, Quality Duties, Compliance Duties and Administrative Duties, please see to it here.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized University with a Master of Science Degree in Anesthesia or Nursing
• Skilled clinical CRNA with flexible teamwork mentality
• Two or more years of clinical anesthesia experience preferred
• Possess leadership skills necessary to deal effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare
• Ability to motivate CRNA
• Possess ability to think clearly and make analytical decisions in initiating departmental or employee policy
  
• Must have solid decision-making ability and ability to delegate/follow up
• Possess a working knowledge of computer applications and Anesthesia Information Management Systems

Authority Boundaries

All major policy and procedures as well as CRNA operating decisions are carried out by the Chief CRNA but are made mutually with the Site VP of Clinical Operations, Medical Director or Somnia Administrative support staff assigned to site.

About Somnia Anesthesia

Since 1996, Somnia (www.somniainc.com) has had singular focus on anesthesia--investing in clinician professional development—so patients can get the best care possible. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, colors, genders, religions, sexual orientations, national origins, and disabilities, as well those who have served.