Chief CRNA – Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

Jefferson Health Plans • 559 W. Germantown Pike, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital is seeking an experienced Chief CRNA to provide clinical and operational leadership for our CRNA team. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily CRNA operations, staffing, scheduling, quality initiatives, and team development while collaborating closely with the Chair of Anesthesiology, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing leadership, and perioperative services to ensure exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Nurse Anesthesia.
• Current Pennsylvania RN and CRNA licensure (or eligibility for licensure).
• Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical CRNA experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with staffing, scheduling, and workforce management.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational excellence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Experience leading quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the CRNA team, ensuring efficient daily operations and appropriate clinical staffing.
• Develop and manage CRNA schedules to support operating room efficiency and patient care needs.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and retention of CRNA staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and mentorship, and support professional development.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by serving as the liaison between CRNAs, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing leadership, and perioperative services.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Participate in departmental leadership meetings, strategic planning, budget discussions, and operational initiatives.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to advance departmental goals and organizational priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and leadership incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and CME/professional development support.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Collaborative academic environment with opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager