Lead CRNA - Anesthesia - $170-184 per hour

Stanford Health Care is seeking a CRNA Anesthesia Lead for a job in Palo Alto, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: AnesthesiaDiscipline: CRNADuration: OngoingShift: daysEmployment Type: Staff1.0 FTE   Full time   Day - 08 Hour   R2546858   Onsite   107450012 Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia   Other   PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, CaliforniaIf you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.  Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)A Brief OverviewThe Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides supervision and management of CRNAs in a distinct clinical service line. The Lead CRNA provides clinical direction and education, works closely with operational and physician leaders, and has oversight of hiring, termination, and professional growth and development of their CRNAs. The Lead CRNA also functions under the general Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC).LocationsStanford Health CareWhat you will doThe essential functions of a Lead CRNA fall in 2 categories: Clinical Oversight and Leadership and AdministrationClinical Oversight and Leadershipo Co-directs the clinical, operational, and administrative initiatives with the service line Medical Director and operational leadership team.o Ensures clinical competency and adherence to policy through practice analysis and case review of CRNAs with physicians.o Investigates and responds to patient/family complaints from patients and families about care.o Orients new staff CRNAs.o Provides education to staff CRNAs.o Participates as a representative the in hospital-wide committees.o Serves as a representative on the professional and evaluation committees.o Ensures all operational mandates and initiatives are completed (e.g., C-I-CARE rounds).Administrationo Reviews and participates in financial planning and issues for the service.o Participates in the hiring, evaluation, coaching, mentoring, and discipline of staff CRNAs.o Investigates and resolves operational issues.o Coordinates quality improvement/process improvement programs.o Provides 24-hour administrator on-call coverage for the service line.o Coordinates the scheduling of the CRNAs.o Internal and External Legal/Regulatory Issueso Ensures compliance and participate in Medical Staff Services initiatives, policies and procedures.o Be informed of and advocates for practice models that allow clinicians to practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.o Participates in regional and national discussions that affect CRNA practice.o Works with hospital operations in regards to funding/billing/reimbursement models.o Participates in the legislative and health policy issues affecting advanced practice.Education QualificationsMaster's or Doctorate Degree in Nursing or other healthcare-related field from an accredited universityExperience QualificationsFive (5) years of experience as a licensed CRNAPrevious management experience preferredRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge and demonstrated clinical competence and in depth knowledge in specialty.Knowledge of the organization and operation of trauma services necessary to ensure the delivery of quality, cost-effective and efficient patient care.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation.Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.Ability to promote a spirit of inquiry and practice based on evidence by using research based knowledge or research utilization methods to identify and implement innovations in patient care and/or participating in research, clinical investigatory or quality projects.Ability to use educational strategies to influence the development of staff and the provision of quality care for patients and families.Communicate effectively in many venues from individual 1-on-1 sessions to a large audience.Have strong written and verbal communication skills.Conduct efficient and supportive process improvement activities.Contribute positively, proactively, and adeptly in institution-wide and Center of Advanced Practice initiatives.Translate and implement national initiatives at SHC.Licenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State LicensureCRNA - Certified Nurse AnesthetistThese principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective careShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $169.75 - $184.23 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.Stanford Health Care Job ID #R2546858. Posted job title: Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)About Stanford Health CareStanford Health Care, along with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient.We are proud to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.Stanford Medicine is an ecosystem comprising the School of Medicine and the pediatric and adult health care delivery systems. Together, we harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care for patients of all ages. Precision Health is at the core of what we do, preventing disease before it strikes and treating it decisively when it does. Together, uniting our diverse perspectives and collective expertise for the greater good, we are Stanford MedicineBenefitsMedical benefitsContinuing Education403b retirement planDental benefitsVision benefitsPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsLife insuranceDiscount program

Created: 2025-04-19