Chief Nurse Anesthetist

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Chief Nurse Anesthetist is accountable for the overall operations and management of the CRNA staff, including hiring, evaluating, and mentoring. The role collaborates with the Chair of the Anesthesiology Department on developing, interpreting, and applying department policies, budgets, and long-range plans. It analyzes and evaluates activities to maintain established quality patient services, plans appropriate use of staff time and capabilities, and coordinates activities with other hospital departments. The Chief Nurse Anesthetist demonstrates professional and clinical leadership, expertise, and judgment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia Education Program with a master’s degree in a related field, or graduation from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs prior to January 1998.
• Certification as an APN in the State of New Jersey.
• At least five years of experience as a nurse anesthetist.
• Sufficient sensory capacity to observe patients and patient monitors.
• Ability to communicate effectively in academic and health care settings.
• Emotional health to fully use intellectual abilities, exercise good judgment, and function effectively amid uncertainties inherent in clinical practice.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Professionalism, leadership, academic excellence, and decision-making ability.
• Expertise sufficient to coordinate the administrative and clinical activities of CRNAs and anesthesia technicians.
• Ability to read and understand medical and nursing literature.
• Successfully obtain ancillary privileges granted by the University Hospital Medical Staff upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operations of the CRNA staff, including hiring, evaluating, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with the Chair of the Anesthesiology Department to develop, interpret, and apply department policies, budgets, and long-range plans.
• Analyze and evaluate activities to assure established quality patient services.
• Plan appropriate utilization of staff time and capabilities.
• Coordinate activities with other hospital departments.
• Demonstrate professional and clinical leadership, expertise, and judgment.
• Coordinate the administrative and clinical activities of CRNAs and anesthesia technicians.

What This Job Offers

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