Lead CRNA — Clinical Leader with $90K Sign-On

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $90K

CME stipend $3,000

Annual Quality Bonus $10,000

Student loan assistance $10,000

Malpractice and tail coverage

Paid time off & CME benefits

Epic EHR

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Lead CRNA) to blend clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. As part of Sentara Health, you will lead anesthesia operations, mentor staff, oversee scheduling, and drive quality initiatives while maintaining active clinical practice.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, leadership development, and opportunities across a nationally

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in anesthesia leadership roles preferred.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and CRNAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead anesthesia program with clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Oversee scheduling, quality initiatives, and operational performance.

Job description

Join our team at Sentara Leigh Hospital as a Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Lead CRNA), where you will have the opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a leading healthcare provider known for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of Sentara Health, the hospital offers a wide range of medical and surgical services, combining advanced technology with compassionate care. Sentara Leigh is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for its clinicians, providing opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, continuing education, and innovative practice. As Lead CRNA, you will serve as a key member of the anesthesia leadership team, partnering closely with physicians, CRNAs, hospital leaders, and operational teams to support clinical excellence, team engagement, scheduling oversight, and quality initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence department operations while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Position Highlights

• Leadership opportunity within a highly respected anesthesia program

• Combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities

• Collaborative practice environment with strong physician and CRNA partnerships

• Opportunities to mentor and support CRNA professional development

• Flexible scheduling options: Choose from 8, 10, 12, 16, and 24-hour shifts to find the schedule that best fits your lifestyle.

• Active involvement in departmental quality, operational, and strategic initiatives

Benefit Highlights:

• Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement Packages

• $90K Hiring Incentive Package!

• $3,000 CME

• $10,000 Annual Quality Bonus

• $10,000 Student Loan Assistance Program

• Malpractice and Tail Coverage

• Generous Paid Time Off and CME Benefits

• Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)

• Leadership development opportunities within a nationally recognized health system

About the Area

Sentara Leigh Hospital is located in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, providing convenient access to the vibrant communities of Hampton Roads. Residents enjoy miles of waterfront, beautiful beaches, top-rated restaurants, cultural attractions, and year-round outdoor recreation. Norfolk offers an affordable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Williamsburg, while Norfolk International Airport provides convenient travel options for both business and leisure. The region is home to a strong military presence, thriving healthcare community, and excellent educational opportunities, making Hampton Roads an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

If you are a motivated CRNA leader who is passionate about patient care, team development, and advancing anesthesia services, we would love to speak with you.

Reach out today! Jarrett Heward, Physician Recruiter [e-mail]

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $260,395.20 - $285,001.60 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.