Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Network Director - Pittsburgh - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a seasoned Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Network Director to lead clinical operations and CRNA teams across the network, ensuring safety and top-quality patient care. In this leadership role you will recruit, retain, and mentor CRNAs, direct education programs, and partner with the Department Chair and VP to advance practice, standards, and staff development.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree, CRNA certification, and PA RN licensure,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and CRNA certification.
• Current PA RN license.
• Minimum 5 years as Chief CRNA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with anesthesia leadership to optimize CRNA recruiting across the department across the network.
• Perform all nurse anesthetist duties including pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
• Support hospital Chief CRNAs through management and mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Mentorship

Quality improvement

Education

Master’s degree

CRNA certification

PA RN license

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Network Director is a highly experienced and skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who serves as a clinical leader and direct patient care provider. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Director will expertly deliver comprehensive anesthesia services within the scope of practice, collaboratively support the Chair and Vice President in all operational components for Anesthesia and lead efforts in recruiting, retention and education of the Network’s CRNAs, techs and aides. As a key member of the anesthesia leadership team, the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Director will not only ensure the highest standards of patient safety and quality outcomes through exemplary clinical practice but also leverage their extensive experience to guide and mentor other Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Anesthesia operational leadership, Talent Acquisition, local CRNA schools and Network CRNAs to optimize CRNA recruiting and retention efforts across the Department. (30%)
• Performs all aspects of the Nurse Anesthetist job description, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of patients within the scope of practice. (20%)
• Directly support hospital Chief CRNAs through management, mentorship, and support. (20%)
• Initiates, develops, and oversees CRNA education and training programs. Develops and directs staff development initiatives and the orientation process for new hires. (10%)
• Builds and maintains relationships with the School of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Program and other local regional educational programs to attract and retain student nurse anesthetists ensuring a valuable clinical experience. (10%)
• Evaluates clinical staff performance and recommends corrective action. Provides assistance to site Chief CRNA's for conflict resolution. (10%)

Qualifications

Minimum

• Master’s degree
• Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• Current licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of PA
• 5 years prior experience as a Chief CRNA.

Preferred

• DNP
• 10 to 15 years prior experience as a Chief CRNA

Additional Employment Requirements

• ACLS Certification
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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