Chief CRNA & Perioperative Leader (Hybrid Admin/Clinical)

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Chief CRNA to provide executive-level clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for CRNA and Anesthesia Technician services across the system. The role is 80% administrative and 20% clinical, reporting to the Director of Clinical Anesthesiology Services and focusing on safety, quality, workforce strategy, and regulatory compliance.

The Chief CRNA will lead recruitment, credentialing, staff development, budget planning, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing and nurse anesthesia program; master's minimum.
• Advanced licensure and board certification as CRNA; BLS/ACLS ready.
• Experience in a large academic medical center and in leadership roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes anesthesia care standards, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Develops and evaluates anesthesia practice policies and procedures.
• Maintains active clinical practice across diverse surgical settings.
• Mentors CRNAs, RRNAs, Anesthesia Technicians, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Collaborates with anesthesiologists and perioperative leaders to optimize care.
• Leads quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based initiatives.
• Directs day-to-day CRNA and Technician operations across sites.
• Manages staffing, scheduling, deployment, and productivity metrics.
• Oversees recruitment, credentialing, privileging, and retention.
• Ensures compliance with policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Contributes to budget planning and financial stewardship.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in nursing or nurse anesthesia

Doctoral degree preferred (DNP/DNAP/PhD)

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Chief CRNA to provide executive-level clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for CRNA and Anesthesia Technician services across the system. The role is 80% administrative and 20% clinical, reporting to the Director of Clinical Anesthesiology Services and focusing on safety, quality, workforce strategy, and regulatory compliance.

The Chief CRNA will lead recruitment, credentialing, staff development, budget planning, and collaborative