Chief CRNA

Overview

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

Location:

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642.

Employment type:

Full time. Department: 910156 Anesthes & Periop CRNA.

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40. Role seniority:
Director. Job function:
Health Care Provider. Industries:
Higher Education.

The University of Rochester is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. This description includes the responsibilities and qualifications for the Chief CRNA role within the Department of Anesthesiology at UR Medical Center, together with the compensation range and general employment details.

• Orients new CRNAs to the department; completes initial competency review.
• In collaboration with Department Chair, leads recruitment efforts for new CRNA staff. Leades dynamic recruitment of CRNAs to maintain adequate staffing patterns, schedule structured and thoughtful interview experiences, and follow up with recruits to answer questions and provide feedback.
• Brings CRNA concerns to the attention of Chief Clinical Coordinator and serves as sounding board when problems arise.
• Coordinates annual reviews for CRNAs. Performs in-person feedback.
• Provides agenda items for regular meetings with Chair and Program Administrator including requests from the CRNA group. Attends and co-leads meeting.
• With Vice Chair for Education, selects and supervises coordinators for rotating SRNAs.
• Serve as Crew Chief “CC” to be a point person for the CRNAs and assist with day-to-day OR choreography.

• Mentorship:
  Serves as coach and advisor to all CRNAs and SRNAs as well as nurses interested in continuing their professional career as a future CRNA.

• Scheduling:
  Develops and oversees a fair, reasonable and transparent system to schedule CRNAs to work off shifts (e.g. 3-11) and to provide coverage for residents on occasions such as graduation weekend and during residents’ exams. Oversees and assists with scheduling changes to accommodate OR needs. Organizes and schedules CRNA shadows for interested ICU nurses. Works with administration to approve paperwork for non-employee shadows.

• Communication:
  Communicates updates, changes, and issues to the CRNA group. Functions as main point of contact for CRNAs and liaison to Department Leadership. Schedules regular meetings of CRNA group. Communicates with locum companies as needed to ensure staffing needs are met. Communicates regularly with all members of departmental leadership. Communicates with perioperative nursing leadership to identify areas of improvement with staff communication, physical obstructions in the OR, or surgical staffing concerns.
  
  Communicates with Human Resource Business Partner as needed to ensure compliance with hospital policies.

• Administrative:
  Completes and submits paperwork to AANA for prior approval of CEU credits for Thursday morning conferences. Handles paperwork for obtaining CEU credits, including signatures weekly for Strong and from Sawgrass and emailing totals to the AANA. Completes forms as required for CRNA and SRNA credentialing. Ensures supplies in the CRNA office. Participates in Executive Committee and Anesthesia & Peri-Operative Services Committee to monitor changes to clinical practice.
  
  Completes Workday and UKG compensation and time approval for all CRNAs. Attends weekly and bi-weekly meetings or delegates. Meets regularly with leadership to review department finances, needs, workflow and efficiencies. Reviews annual market analysis to maintain a competitive compensation package. Ensures all CRNAs maintain compliance with annual health updates, MyPath and POCT courses and BLS/ACLS/PALS recertification.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum
  
  Education & Experience:
  
  Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
• Graduate of a school of nurse anesthesia, accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Dept. of H.E.W. authorized accrediting agent) required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  
  Current A.A.N.A. membership, active practicing category required.

• Licenses And
  
  Certifications:
  
  CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist upon hire required.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture and to not discriminating on protected characteristics. This commitment extends to all policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, in compliance with applicable law.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Higher Education