Director, Nurse Anesthesia
Apply NowCompany: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Location: Winston Salem, NC 27107
Description:
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: The CRNA Leadership and Workforce Manager provides leadership and oversight for the clinical management and operation of the Nurse Anesthesia department. This includes directing CRNA staff, overseeing clinical anesthesia care, ensuring compliance with institutional standards, and managing staffing needs. The role involves administering anesthesia as necessary, supporting staffing during high-demand periods, and leading recruitment and retention efforts for CRNAs. Additionally, the Manager will oversee workforce development programs, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and ensure high-quality patient care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Clinical Leadership and Operations:
Workforce Management:
Recruitment and Retention:
Compensation and Market Alignment:
Collaborative Practice and Integration:
Operational Excellence and Compliance:
Proactive Communication and Transparency:
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
About Us
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always
JOB SUMMARY: The CRNA Leadership and Workforce Manager provides leadership and oversight for the clinical management and operation of the Nurse Anesthesia department. This includes directing CRNA staff, overseeing clinical anesthesia care, ensuring compliance with institutional standards, and managing staffing needs. The role involves administering anesthesia as necessary, supporting staffing during high-demand periods, and leading recruitment and retention efforts for CRNAs. Additionally, the Manager will oversee workforce development programs, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and ensure high-quality patient care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) and an accredited School of Nursing.
- Master's degree required.
- Five years of progressive clinical nurse anesthesia experience required.
- Two years of experience managing clinical staff required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) & Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) in the State of North Carolina.
- Certified by the Council on Certification of AANA; recertification every four years in compliance with the Council on Recertification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Clinical Leadership and Operations:
- Fulfill clinical responsibilities, providing high-quality anesthesia care in alignment with department and AHWFB standards, contributing up to 0.5 FTE based on departmental needs.
- Model evidence-based practices, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Provide leadership during contingency staffing and high-demand periods, filling clinical roles as necessary.
Workforce Management:
- Oversee CRNA scheduling, staffing, and credentialing across multiple sites, ensuring timely and efficient coverage.
- Implement professional development programs to enhance CRNA skills, leadership, and career progression.
- Foster a supportive environment where CRNAs are empowered to contribute to departmental goals.
Recruitment and Retention:
- Lead recruitment efforts to attract CRNA talent and collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
- Monitor retention metrics, conduct exit interviews, and develop strategies to improve CRNA engagement and reduce turnover.
Compensation and Market Alignment:
- Monitor market trends and ensure CRNA compensation remains competitive and equitable.
- Advocate for compensation adjustments as necessary and collaborate with department leadership on financial planning.
- Review and update compensation packages, including benefits and incentives, to support recruitment and retention.
Collaborative Practice and Integration:
- Foster collaboration between CRNAs, anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.
- Maintain communication with department leadership, site chiefs, and other stakeholders to align CRNA practices with institutional goals.
Operational Excellence and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional standards, including credentialing and quality measures.
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental audits and assessments.
- Ensure policies and procedures are in place to meet regulatory requirements and institutional standards.
Proactive Communication and Transparency:
- Ensure transparency in decision-making regarding staffing, scheduling, and compensation to foster trust within the CRNA team.
- Maintain regular communication with CRNA teams across all sites to share departmental updates and performance metrics.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff and interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in scheduling, staffing management, and workforce planning.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (TJC, state, federal) and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make timely decisions in emergency scenarios.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Possible exposure to infections, hazardous anesthetic agents, and body fluids.
- Occasional exposure to radiation and other hazards.
- Frequent handling of emergency or crisis situations, requiring rapid judgment and action.
- Travel required between facilities as needed.
About Us
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always