CRNA Chief

Job Summary

Optimum management of the Anesthesia Department in accordance with Medical Center Policy and medical and technical direction from the Anesthesiologists.

Responsibilities

Plan, Direct, Implement, Coordinate and Improve Services of Assigned Department with the focus on four major categories: CRNA Staffing/Coverage, Technology Systems, SRNA's Education/School Responsibilities and Scope of Practice for the CRNA's.CRNA Staffing/Coverage1. Manages the human and material resources involved with the provision of anesthesia services in accordance with Medical Center policy and medical direction from the Anesthesiologists.2. Provides effective coverage for all areas designated as requiring Anesthetist's skills.3. Responsible for controlled drug distribution and recording.4. Responsible for hiring, discipline, continuing education, appraisals, and capital and expense budgets.5. Collaborates with benefits and compensation for FMV salary & wages6. *Leads are responsible for day to day discipline within their hospitals.7. Serve as a first line resource to the Lead CRNA in the event a matter related to clinical instruction or clinical evaluation occurs.8. Maintains policies and procedures in DMS9. Responsible for all safety reporting and grievances (oversees Leads CRNA responses)10. Responsible for insuring all CRNA's maintain all licensure, certification and regulatory requirements.11. Performs clinical anesthesia duties for Nurse Anesthetists12. Liaison between contracted anesthesiologist group and CAMC to insure proper function & staffing of the anesthesia department.13. Performs other related duties as assigned. Technology System1. Responsible for ensuring that the electronic medical record meets all CMS/DNV standards2. Responsible for working closely with the revenue cycle group to ensure charges are correct and3. crossing within the system 4. Resource for Information Technology Group when changes are needed in the Electronic Medical Record5. Subject Matter Expert for the anesthesia documentation system (Electronic Medical Record) SRNA's Education/School Responsibilities1. Liaison to the School of Anesthesia2. Serve on committees in the school.3. Supervise the overall clinical instruction of SRNAs within all departments.4. Ensure that all CRNA and Anesthesiologist staff are appropriately supervising SRNAs during all phases of anesthesia care and in all anesthesia related activities.5. Ensure that appropriate learning opportunities are readily available to SRNAs in a conducive learning environment.6. Functions as Nurse Clinical Director of the School of Anesthesia.7. Participate in constructive discussion regarding the SRNA's clinical performance at the request of the lead CRNA.8. Informing the Anesthesia School Faculty and/or Anesthesia School Program Director of pertinent SRNA performance9. Maintain all requirements of the Council of Accreditation for the School of AnesthesiaCRNA Scope of Practice1. Responsible for maintaining CRNA Scope of practice that best fits the needs of the organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.Competency StatementMust demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.Common Duties and Responsibilities(Essential duties common to all positions)1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education
• Doctorate Degree

Credentials
• Cert Reg Nurse Anes (Required)
• Registered Nurse (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
• Pediatric Adv Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Greenbrier Valley Medical Center - 1320 Maplewood

Location of Job: Greenbrier Valley Med Ctr

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Brianna L. Chin brianna.chin@vandaliahealth.org

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