Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Lead

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Novant Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced CRNA Lead to provide professional anesthesia care and to oversee day-to-day OR operations.

This role offers a unique afternoon lead opportunity with no weekends, no call, no holidays, and flexible 4-day schedules, plus access to education and leadership support within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum CRNA experience required.
• Graduate from accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Anesthesia.
• Current NBCRNA CRNA certification and state practice recognition.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day schedule management and lead OR board activities.
• Supervise anesthesia technicians and run evening CRNA board.
• Manage traumas, patient flow, and emergencies.
• Deliver anesthesia care from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Independent decision-making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BSN

CRNA certification NBCRNA

RN licensure

Job description

What We Offer

Relocation bonus available!

The CRNA Lead provides professional, competent anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients, from pediatric up to geriatric population, requiring surgical, obstetrical, and other anesthesia services. This opportunity will include a mixture of helping run the OR board and taking on assignments.

This role is ideal for experienced CRNAs looking to grow their leadership skills within a high-performing, collaborative team.

• A unique afternoon lead opportunity: No weekends, no call, no holidays
• Open to lots of schedule options: 4 days a week preferred
• Access to continuing education and leadership support
• Inclusive culture grounded in teamwork, trust, and shared purpose

What You'll Do

• Facilitate day to day schedule management
• Supervise anesthesia technicians
• Running the board for evening CRNAs
• Manage traumas and flow
• Prepare for emergencies
• Assure policies/procedures are adhered to
• Deliver safe and effective anesthesia care to pediatrics through geriatric populations
• Administer anesthetics for a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Collaborate with OR leaders: anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical teams

• Adjust anesthetic plans as needed based on changing patient status

• Practice independently within full CRNA scope of privileges
• Location review: Presbyterian Medical Center - Charlotte, NC; 9 ORs, ~19,500 cases/years, level II trauma

What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required. BSN required. Graduate from both an accredited School of Nursing and School of Nurse Anesthesia. Listed on the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and recognized by the state of practice as an Advanced Practitioner. Must have 40 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain CRNA certification.
• Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience as a CRNA required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state required. CRNA by NBCRNA required.
• Additional Skills Required: Must have extensive knowledge of current anesthetic agents, techniques, drugs and equipment. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify the anesthetic care suitable to patient age. Must have considerable ability to make independent decisions, sometimes under stress, and to maintain a professional demeanor with patients, coworkers and physicians.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

193261