Lead, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Apply NowCompany: Vail Health Technician Healthsource
Location: Vail, CO 81657
Description:
Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .
Additional Compensation information:
About the opportunity:
In conjunction with the Director of Anesthesia Operations, the CRNA Lead is responsible for overseeing the nurse anesthesia services within the healthcare facility. This role involves managing clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and leading a team of CRNAs. The CRNA Lead collaborates with departments of anesthesia, surgery, and nursing administration to develop and implement policies, procedures, and budgets.
What you will do:
Perform comprehensive history and physical exams to develop patient-specific anesthesia plans. Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical and diagnostic procedures. Manage daily operations of the anesthesia department. Assist with operational budgets. Assist with managing employee responsibilities including hiring, counseling, evaluating, and terminating staff. Develop and maintain quality improvement programs for the anesthesia department. Mentor and train new CRNAs and anesthesia staff. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the anesthesia department. Participate in or lead research projects related to anesthesia. Models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
License(s):
Computer / Typing:
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
Benefits at Vail Health Include:
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.
Yearly Pay:
$275,000 - $285,000 USD
Additional Compensation information:
- $10,000 sign on bonus available
- Evening, night and weekend shift differentials
- On call pay
- CME time off and reimbursement
About the opportunity:
In conjunction with the Director of Anesthesia Operations, the CRNA Lead is responsible for overseeing the nurse anesthesia services within the healthcare facility. This role involves managing clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and leading a team of CRNAs. The CRNA Lead collaborates with departments of anesthesia, surgery, and nursing administration to develop and implement policies, procedures, and budgets.
What you will do:
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience working as a CRNA required
- Previous leadership experience preferred
- Familiarity with healthcare informatics, including quality measures and compliance
- Knowledge of relevant state and federal healthcare policy, specifically in Colorado
License(s):
- Current active state licensure as a registered nurse and compliance with state statutory and regulatory requirements
- Certification or recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
- Current CRNA certification in the state of Colorado required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Computer / Typing:
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
- Proficient with Microsoft programs like excel, word, teams, power point is required.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program
Benefits at Vail Health Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
- Medical Staff Dues
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.
Yearly Pay:
$275,000 - $285,000 USD