Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

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Job description

Description

Specialization:
Anesthesiology

Job Summary:

HCA Healthcare Anesthesia Services is looking for a Chief CRNA who is passionate about high quality patient care and leading a team committed to excellence, at our Memorial Health University Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center in beautiful Savannah, Georgia.

This dynamic team has been growing over the past year since transitioning to a hospital employed model and is thriving under strong, supportive leadership. The opportunity is open due to the promotion of our site chief to a Divisional Chief APP role. Mutual respect, collaboration, and a genuine love of providing outstanding patient care are at the core of the Anesthesia department.

As the Chief CRNA, you will support and supervise a dedicated group of outstanding anesthesia professionals. You will also play a pivotal role in aligning facility goals with divisional objectives while ensuring optimal patient care delivery. Ideal candidate will have excellent communication, organizational and proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop continuous performance improvement and risk management programs.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, certification, and credentialing requirements.
• Lead educational initiatives to meet APP continuing education needs.
• Maintain efficient perioperative workflow and oversee scheduling.
• Collaborate with leadership to resolve conflicts and maintain a positive work environment.
• Supervise and evaluate staff APPs, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversee recruitment efforts for quality APPs in collaboration with recruitment teams.
• Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections and evaluations.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Highlights of Opportunity/Qualified Candidates:

• Anesthesia Care Team Model of 18 General Anesthesiologists including 3 CV Anesthesiologists and 54 APPs covering 27 sites of service
• Diverse mix of cases including Trauma, Cardiac, Complex Neuro/Spine, OB/GYN, General, Orthopedics, Urology, GI and Pediatrics
• Annual surgical volume 24,000+ cases and 3000+ OB cases
• Flexible, 40 hours per week schedule of 8/10/12/16 hour shifts available. Shift differentials may apply.
• Beeper call from home, 1 weekday shift 7p-7a per month and 1 weekend beeper call shift either Saturday or Sunday, from 7a-11p every 5-6 weeks. $240 to carry the beeper. Call back rate is $160/hour with a min. of 2 hours call back pay.
• Practice top of license with demonstrated proficiency

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• W2, salaried opportunity with excellent compensation. Based salary commensurate with years of experience including additional stipends: Trauma ($20K), Complex Neuro ($10K) and Pediatrics ($12,500)
• $75k Start Date bonus offered
• Time Away from Practice starting at 8 weeks and frontloaded with no waiting period.
• Premium pay calculated on a daily basis if provider works past their scheduled shift. Premium rate also paid if Clinician opts to pick up extra shift(s).
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, STD/LTD, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan repayment and $2500 CME annually.
• 401(k) with Company match starting at 3% and increases with years of service.
• 100% paid professional liability insurance. Occurrence-based. No tail required.

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