Chief CRNA at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS

Job description

Position Title Chief CRNA Days - Full Time Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: Serves as the senior clinical and administrative leader for CRNA Services across the health system, providing executive oversight of anesthesia operations, staffing, and workforce planning in partnership with Operations Managers, Clinical Alignment Leads, and Operational Leads. Sets strategic direction for CRNA practice, drives clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across all campuses, and leads recruitment, retention, and professional development of CRNA staff. Maintains an active clinical practice and serves as a clinical resource and expert for the CRNA department. Represents CRNA Services on organizational governance and quality committees, including the Executive Committee. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Serve as the senior clinical and administrative leader for CRNA Services throughout the health system. Develop and implement strategic initiatives that support the growth, quality, efficiency, and sustainability of CRNA practice. Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, collaboration, professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement. Serve as a clinical expert and trusted advisor to CRNAs, physician anesthesiologists, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams. Maintain a visible leadership presence across all campuses through regular rounding, engagement with staff, and participation in operational activities. Ensure consistency in clinical practice, departmental expectations, and organizational standards across all anesthesia practice locations. Support succession planning and leadership development within the CRNA department. Maintain an active clinical practice to support patient care, and clinical credibility. Serve as a resource for complex clinical situations and evidence-based anesthesia practice. Ensure compliance with departmental policies, organizational standards, accreditation requirements of Joint Commission, and professional practice guidelines. Partner with physician leadership to standardize clinical practice and improve patient outcomes across all campuses. Support Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) initiatives through implementation, monitoring of outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Promote evidence-based practice and continuous professional development among CRNA staff. Provide executive oversight for anesthesia operations in collaboration with the Operations Manager, Clinical Alignment Leads, and Operational Leads. Ensure efficient utilization of CRNA resources while maintaining safe staffing and high-quality patient care. Collaborate with the Operations Manager regarding provider scheduling, staffing models, workforce planning, call schedules, and operational coverage. Support resolution of staffing shortages, workflow challenges, and operational concerns across all campuses. Delegate responsibilities appropriately among CRNA leadership while providing oversight, mentorship, and accountability. Lead departmental efforts to promote patient safety and a culture of high reliability. Collaborate with Clinical Alignment leadership in reviewing Safety Intelligence (SI) events, and implementing corrective actions. Partner with physician quality leaders, Risk Management, and Quality departments to improve patient outcomes and reduce clinical risk. Lead departmental readiness for Joint Commission surveys and other accreditation or regulatory reviews. Ensure compliance with health system policies, anesthesia practice standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Pharmacy regarding Protenus and other controlled substance diversion detection systems to ensure appropriate investigation, monitoring, and corrective interventions. Support implementation of quality improvement initiatives utilizing performance metrics, clinical outcomes, and evidence-based practices. Provide executive oversight for CRNA recruitment and retention initiat