Chief CRNA
Company: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
The Chief CRNA collaborates with the Chair, Deputy Chair, Vice
Chair for Clinical Affairs, Executive Director and other leaders
within the Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain
Medicine (DAPPM) to plan, organize and coordinate all aspects of
clinical care pertaining to the CRNA Group. Along with direct
patient care, primary administrative responsibilities include
operational planning, scheduling, clinical practice, recruiting,
education, orientation and career development. This role also
oversees CRNA staff education and the SRNA program. The Chief CRNA
works clinically under the supervision of the Vice Chair for
Clinical Affairs and reports administratively to the Executive
Director. Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Mass
General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research,
teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on
being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to
reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General
Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and
advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human
diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion,
ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human
presence and expression that make us better able to provide
innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. PRINCIPAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership / Administrative
Responsibilities: --- Works collaboratively with physician leaders
on CRNA clinical scheduling and daily operational workflow and
policies across anesthetizing locations -
--- Manages timekeeping for CRNA team, such as vacation and meeting
time requests
--- Manages and reviews CRNA case distribution when necessary
--- Leads CRNA recruitment, onboarding and all credentialing
activities, including documenting and submission of licensures
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--- Leads CRNA new hire orientation program and maintains the
team's competencies / licensures
--- In collaboration with department leaders, formats career
development of CRNAs in concordance with the clinical, educational
and research goals of the DAPPM.
--- Completes annual performance evaluations; prepares and delivers
ongoing performance feedback as required.
--- With Vice Chair and Executive Director, assesses need and
coordinates for onboarding of permanent, per-diem, and Locum CRNAs;
manages onboarding, scheduling and all other management aspects
relevant to L CRNA practice
--- Assures group adherence to competency criteria and continued
education requirements set forth by American Association of Nurse
Anesthetists (AANA)
--- Acts as the point person for CRNA activities and represents BWH
CRNAs as a leader, resource person and educator
--- Participates on committees and teams, departmentally or
hospital-wide, related to any new initiatives, protocols, Magnet or
Joint Commission preparations
--- Meets regularly with staff CRNAs and DAPPM department
leadership
--- Oversees Associate SRNA Program Director, whose responsibility
includes all aspects of the SRNA Program, including clinical
training program, scheduling, evaluations, didactic teaching,
hospital orientation, hospital onboarding and credentialing
--- Works with Vice Chair to implement standards for nurse
anesthesia care / management that facilitate high quality care as
set forth by BWH and AANA across BWH and Foxboro campuses
--- Develops, implements and monitors quality assurance and peer
review programs
--- Oversees and updates policies/procedures relevant to Nurse
Anesthetist practice at BWH
--- Develops and manages budget for CRNA practice and SRNA
education in conjunction with DAPPM Executive Director.
--- Performs other duties as requested by department and hospital
leadership. Clinical Care Responsibilities: Maintains a clinical
practice within the DAPPM and performs all clinical
responsibilities of a staff CRNA within the specialty's scope of
practice, under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist. These
responsibilities include:
--- Obtain health and medical history, perform physical
examination, and construct problem lists
--- Collect, record, and interpret patient data
--- Interpret studies performed/ordered
--- Communicate the need for consultation and referrals
--- Assess patients to determine need for physician attention
--- Provide direct patient care before, during, and after
procedures requiring anesthesia
--- Make professional decisions for anesthesia care based upon a
comprehensive health assessment
--- Maintain professional standards of health care before, during,
and after an anesthetic
--- Prepare and evaluate the safety of anesthetic equipment,
supplies and drugs
--- Insert invasive monitoring lines required for patient care
during anesthesia and interpret the data
--- Provide administration of general anesthesia, neuraxial
anesthesia, regional anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care to
appropriate patients
--- Assess, interpret, and treat physiologic responses to
anesthesia that include oxygenation, circulation, ventilation,
temperature and metabolism
--- Provide postoperative analgesia for pain management
--- Collaborate on obtaining informed consent for anesthesia - The
Chief CRNA must satisfy the following minimum qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited program for CRNAs. Master's in
Nursing or related field, Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
Licensure: -
o Current unrestricted Massachusetts licensure as a Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
o Massachusetts RN and APRN license
o Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration/DEA (as
required)
o ACLS/PALS Experience:
o 3+ years' practice in all aspects of Anesthesia Nursing required,
experience at an academic medical center preferred
o Demonstrated leadership capabilities in CRNA practice
preferred
o Experience in management/development of SRNA educational program
desirable SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - ---
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
--- Commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
--- Ability to serve as a consensus builder, enhancing teamwork and
collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team
--- Strong organizational skills, proactive approach with great
follow-through.
--- At least 3 years of clinical work experience as a CRNA;
clinical proficiency within the specialty of Anesthesia WORKING
CONDITIONS: --- The Operating Rooms, Procedure Rooms, Obstetrical
Suite, Radiology, Electrophysiology and other locations where
anesthesia personnel are required to be present to care for BWH
patients.
--- Office environment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: - FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY: --- Works collaboratively with Executive Director
and Finance Director to develop, maintain, and track variances to
operation budget for CRNA group. - The Chief CRNA must satisfy the
following minimum qualifications: Education: Graduate of an
accredited program for CRNAs. Master's in Nursing or related field,
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required Licensure: -
o Current unrestricted Massachusetts licensure as a Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
o Massachusetts RN and APRN license
o Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration/DEA (as
required)
o ACLS/PALS Experience:
o 3+ years' practice in all aspects of Anesthesia Nursing required,
experience at an academic medical center preferred
o Demonstrated leadership capabilities in CRNA practice
preferred
o Experience in management/development of SRNA educational program
desirable SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - ---
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
--- Commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
--- Ability to serve as a consensus builder, enhancing teamwork and
collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team
--- Strong organizational skills, proactive approach with great
follow-through.
--- At least 3 years of clinical work experience as a CRNA;
clinical proficiency within the specialty of Anesthesia WORKING
CONDITIONS: --- The Operating Rooms, Procedure Rooms, Obstetrical
Suite, Radiology, Electrophysiology and other locations where
anesthesia personnel are required to be present to care for BWH
patients.
--- Office environment. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: - --- -15
CRNAs
--- Locum CRNAs (currently 15)
--- Associate SRNA Program Director FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: ---
Works collaboratively with Executive Director and Finance Director
to develop, maintain, and track variances to operation budget for
CRNA group. - Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Affirmative Action
Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we
choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed,
national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual
orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other
status protected under law.
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