Lead CRNA & Anesthesia Team Leader

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System Bell Hospital is seeking a Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to oversee CRNA staff, ensure high standards of patient care, and lead quality initiatives within the anesthesia department.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, staff onboarding, policy implementation, and collaboration with education/quality leads and Chief CRNA. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• 2+ years of CRNA experience.
• State-licensure as a CRNA in good standing; ACLS/BLS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care (90% clinical).
• Assist with onboarding of new employees in the facility they lead.
• Provide insight into nuances for the building and cases assigned there.
• Monitor cases for CRNA involvement and assign oriented staff accordingly.
• Lead implementation and follow-up of departmental policies/initiatives.
• Ensure anesthesia safety checks, pause and time-out compliance, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Support CRNAs in leadership and education roles.
• Represent CRNAs in meetings and committees as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical anesthesia experience

Education

Master Degree in Nursing

2+ years CRNA experience

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System Bell Hospital is seeking a Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to oversee CRNA staff, ensure high standards of patient care, and lead quality initiatives within the anesthesia department.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, staff onboarding, policy implementation, and collaboration with education/quality leads and Chief CRNA. Strong leadership, communication, and clinical expertise are essential.