Chief Nurse Anesthetist- CRNA- NYP/Queens

At New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) deliver incredible care that is unseen anywhere else in the world. Our team of CRNAs provide patient-centered anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures.

Join us as a the Chief Nurse Anesthetist at our NYP/Queens hospital. In this role, you will manage the staff of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and run the Student Nurse Anesthetist program. You will provide quality anesthesia and analgesia care to patients while under the medical supervision of an anesthesiologist in accordance with professional standards and established procedures. This position will have an active clinical presence based on operational need as well as allocated administrative time.

The Chief Nurse Anesthetist responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans overall staffing levels with Weill Cornell Anesthesia and Senior Director of Nurse Anesthesia. Ensures smooth consistent deployment of CRNA staff. Creates and maintains staffing schedule for the CRNAs, using computerized software and posts updates in real time. Plans quarterly and monthly schedules, manages requests for benefited time.
• Responsible for recruiting and making new hire decisions with input from HR recruiting and Anesthesia department leadership. Manages and participates in the clinical interview process. Conducts employee appraisals, and makes merit increase suggestions. Provides ongoing critical feedback, and designs and implements corrective action plans for staff. Implements progressive disciplinary actions and termination decisions when indicated with input from HR and Senior Director of Nurse Anesthesia.
• Approves timekeeping for staff prior to entry or within Kronos. Approves overtime, missed punches and relays schedule information, and updates on a timely basis to Anesthesiology timekeeper. Approves vacation requests, enforces policies regarding absences, and follows appropriate procedures to manage employee attendance.
• Manages staff development. Responsible for CRNA employee compliance with NYP and WCMC policies and procedures. Plans activities, recognitions, and training sessions to increase morale, professionalism and cohesion among the employees and students. Obtains accreditation of departmental grand rounds through AANA for CME hours. Understands clinical interests of CRNA staff and relays information to faculty making the daily OR schedule on an ongoing basis. Ensures smooth working relationships with OR personnel, faculty, residents and other teams.
• Responsible for overseeing the educational programming and clinical rotations for Student Nurse Anesthetist training programs either directly or via delegation to a CRNA Clinical Coordinator. Acts as a liaison with participating CRNA programs.
• Performs clinical responsibilities as needed.
  
  

Preferred Criteria

• Must be highly collaborative and flexible in approach to leadership
  
  

Required Criteria

• At least 5 years of CRNA experience with demonstrated leadership and additional administrative management experience
• Current New York State RN license (or willingness to obtain)
• Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• BCLS/ACLS/PALS certification
• Knowledge of scheduling software and personnel management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
  

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$290,000-$320,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.