Lead CRNA Inpatient

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Lead CRNA Inpatient position within Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Anesthesiology. The role involves partnering with physician and operational leaders to optimize clinical practice, improve quality, and support strategic goals. Responsibilities include participating in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), coordinating clinical onboarding, and championing engagement and well-being initiatives. The position also involves providing mentorship and professional development to APPs, and collaborating with various market directors and councils. Clinically, the role requires assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient care, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing interventions, and providing health promotion and disease prevention counseling. The Lead CRNA will manage patients within an interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate electronic medical records, and ensure timely documentation and billing. They will also facilitate coordinated care and communication among healthcare team members and perform office or hospital procedures as applicable. Other responsibilities include participating in quality and safety initiatives, peer review, and departmental meetings, as well as contributing to the education and onboarding of new team members and students. The role requires maintaining productivity, access, and quality metrics for optimal patient care delivery, and demonstrating knowledge of age-specific care needs.

Requirements

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active national board certification as CRNA by nationally certifying board (NBCRNA)
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical site/practice and/or role prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• No experience required
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.
• Will be required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as-needed basis.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Partners locally with physician and operational leaders to optimize clinical practice and supports other clinical activities that advance performance and strategic goals.
• Participates in local quality improvement, workflow efficiencies and other projects that impact clinical practice.
• Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for physicians and APPs.
• Participates in annual performance reviews (APRs) and scheduled check-ins with new hires in collaboration with operational leaders.
• Coordinates clinical onboarding and orientation of APPs at local site or within area of support.
• Champions local engagement and well-being planning and initiatives in partnership with local leaders to promote Advocate Health being the Best Place to Care.
• Supports bi-directional communication between clinicians and operational leaders.
• Provides mentorship and professional development of APPs within site or area of support.
• Collaborates with APP Market Directors, Service Line Councils, MGMCs and other councils related to matters specific to area of practice.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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