Chief CRNA

Company: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 3, 2024

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 -
--- 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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