Assistant Chief of Anesthesia (CRNA)

CarolinaEast•New Bern, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief of Anesthesia (CRNA) supports the operational, clinical, and administrative leadership of the Anesthesia Department. This role assists the Chief CRNA in coordinating anesthesia services, managing staffing and workflow, ensuring competency and compliance, and fostering effective communication among CRNAs, anesthesiologists, perioperative leadership, and other clinical teams. The Assistant Chief CRNA serves as a resource, mentor, and liaison, helping maintain high quality, safe, and efficient anesthesia care across all service areas.

Requirements

Current RN license with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or Compact License recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing.
Current North Carolina CRNA certification on NCBON for expanded Role Nursing.
Master's degree required.
Certification/Recertification by the AANA Council on Certification/Recertification.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification with American Heart Association.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a CRNA.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral preparation (PhD, DNAP, DNP) preferred.
Prior leadership or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the operational, clinical, and administrative leadership of the Anesthesia Department.
Assists the Chief CRNA in coordinating anesthesia services.
Manages staffing and workflow.
Ensures competency and compliance.
Fosters effective communication among CRNAs, anesthesiologists, perioperative leadership, and other clinical teams.
Serves as a resource, mentor, and liaison.
Helps maintain high quality, safe, and efficient anesthesia care across all service areas.
Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.