Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Department Chair and the Director of Anesthesia Operations, the Lead CRNA develops, implements, and maintains a program that supports the goals of the Department of Anesthesiology and aligns with South Shore Health’s strategic initiatives and core values. This role provides leadership and coordination of administrative responsibilities including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, education, and performance evaluation of department CRNAs. The Lead CRNA also maintains clinical practice to ensure competency and alignment with departmental standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing or relevant undergraduate degree.
Current RN license.
Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
State Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) designation.
ACLS and BLS required; PALS preferred.
Skilled in airway management and acute pain management techniques.
Strong patient assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in current anesthesia practices and techniques.
Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication, customer service, adaptability, and change management.
Proficiency in word-processing and PC applications.

Nice To Haves

Two years of leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Interviews and selects potential CRNA candidates in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Anesthesia Operations.
Develops and oversees the onboarding and educational processes for new CRNAs, ensuring a structured and supportive transition to organizational standards.
Provides timely follow‑up, coaching, and performance feedback to CRNAs in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Anesthesia Operations.
Creates, updates, and implements standards for the CRNA role as well as policies that support safe, high‑quality anesthesia care.
Collaborate with EPIC analysts and Department Chair regarding EPIC anesthesia platform utilization, workflow and evaluate for alignment with departmental practice.
Develops and oversees CRNA scheduling in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Anesthesia Operations to ensure safe and efficient daily operations at all anesthesia locations.
Completes annual CRNA performance evaluations in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Anesthesia Operations.
Facilitates monthly CRNA team meetings to support communication are clinical practice and relevant CRNA and Departmental information.
Manages payroll for CRNAs in accordance with organizational pay practices.
Maintains competency-based orientation checklists for all CRNAs and ensures documentation is current and complete.
Collaborate with the perioperative teams on intradepartmental quality improvement initiatives.
Conduct/coordinate ongoing educational needs assessment for the CRNA team.
Coordinates and assists with mandatory education, ensuring completion and compliance.
Maintain and update pertinent departmental website information surrounding departmental anesthesia practices and operations.
Collaborate with OR pharmacy regarding medication use in operating room.
Collaborate with Anesthesia Techs as pertinent departmental practices and procedures, new equipment and changes as appropriate.
Develops educational programs based on identified needs and departmental goals.
Collaborate with SRNA coordinator to support a safe and structured training location for SRNAs.
Collaborate with Department Chair and Directory of Anesthesia operations to manage and maintain eligible CRNAs in departmental metric program.
Provide comprehensive pre‑anesthetic preparation and patient evaluation.
Verify patient identity and obtain appropriate health history.
Recommend, request, and evaluate pertinent diagnostic studies.
Document pre‑anesthetic evaluation and obtain informed consent.
Select, prepare, and administer anesthetic agents and adjunct medications.
Communicate effectively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and procedural teams regarding changes in patient condition.
Provide anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, and post anesthesia care.
Insert invasive lines and catheters as appropriate.
Perform tracheal intubation, extubation, and advanced airway management.
Provide mechanical ventilation management.
Perform venous and arterial punctures and obtain blood samples.
Perform and manage regional anesthesia techniques.
Manage fluid, blood, electrolyte, and acid base balance.
Provide perianesthetic invasive and non‑invasive monitoring.
Recognize and treat cardiac dysrhythmias.
Evaluate patient response during emergence and recovery.
Provide post anesthesia follow-up and evaluate potential complications.
Maintain clinical practice to ensure ongoing competency and licensure.