Chief CRNA – Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the CRNA team, ensuring efficient daily operations and appropriate clinical staffing.
• Develop and manage CRNA schedules to support operating room efficiency and patient care needs.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and retention of CRNA staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and mentorship, and support professional development.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by serving as the liaison between CRNAs, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing leadership, and perioperative services.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Participate in departmental leadership meetings, strategic planning, budget discussions, and operational initiatives.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to advance departmental goals and organizational priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Nurse Anesthesia.
• Current Pennsylvania RN and CRNA licensure (or eligibility for licensure).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical CRNA experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with staffing, scheduling, and workforce management.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational excellence.
• Able to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Experience leading quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and leadership incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Roth IRA match.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Microlending program.
• Gross income protection.
• Generous paid time off and CME/professional development support.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Collaborative academic environment with opportunities for leadership and career advancement.