Chief CRNA & Anesthesia Operations Leader

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an experienced Nurse Anesthetist Leader to manage services and operations, drive recruitment and retention, and design staffing models and clinical workflows. You will provide anesthesia across all care phases, develop individualized care plans, and lead safety and quality initiatives.

The role requires leadership in high-risk cases, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and mentoring the anesthesia staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a leadership role.
• MSN with at least four years as a nurse anesthetist.
• BLS and ACLS required at hire; CA RN license and CRNA certification. NPI required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and lead development opportunities; build cross-functional relationships.
• Offer performance feedback, set goals, and coach for improvement.
• Lead professional growth; deliver training and development to staff.
• Stay current with organizational changes, best practices, and trends.
• Foster open dialogue and collaboration across teams.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and workflow to ensure patient care quality.

Skills

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

Business Knowledge

Communication

Constructive Feedback

Critical Thinking

Cross-Group Collaboration

Decision Making

Dependability

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Drives Results

Facilitation Skills

Health Care Industry

Influencing Others

Integrity

Leadership

Learning Agility

Organizational Savvy

Problem Solving

Strategy

Team Building

Teamwork

Topic-Specific Communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

CRNA Certification

California RN License

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an experienced Nurse Anesthetist Leader to manage services and operations, drive recruitment and retention, and design staffing models and clinical workflows. You will provide anesthesia across all care phases, develop individualized care plans, and lead safety and quality initiatives.

The role requires leadership in high-risk cases, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and mentoring the anesthesia staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and