Join Our Elite Team as a CRNA Assistant Director!

Are you an experienced CRNA with a passion for leadership, excellence, and innovation in anesthesia care? UPMC Shadyside is seeking a dynamic CRNA Assistant Director to lead our dedicated team in a collaborative, patient-focused, reputable leadership team, and financially stable environment.

Why Join Us?

Cutting-Edge Facility: Work with the latest medical technology. Leadership Role: Assist clinical operations, mentor a talented team, and drive innovation. Support Staff Management: support and manage Anesthesia Tech/Aides within the Department. Impactful Work: Shape anesthesia care delivery, ensuring patient safety and enhancing surgical outcomes. Professional Growth: Access continuous learning and career advancement opportunities. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, retirement plans, and work-life balance. 

Purpose

A qualified CRNA leader responsible for managing nurse anesthesia and related peri-anesthesia services. This role involves developing and interpreting organizational policies for budgets and personnel, ensuring the safe and proper operation of equipment, techniques, and procedures, and evaluating activities to maintain quality patient care. The CRNA Director holds accountability for leading and managing the department’s human resources, clinical, financial, and administrative operations to continuously improve patient care quality and create a healthy workplace in collaboration with organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

Supply and Equipment Management: Coordinate purchasing to maximize efficiency. Staff Education: Monitor and approve continuing education requests, ensuring compliance with documentation. Vision Development: Engage staff and stakeholders in planning and implementing departmental changes. Conflict Resolution: Provide conflict management to maintain a healthy work environment. Innovation and Improvement: Lead teams in supporting ongoing improvements and innovations. Performance Feedback: Provide ongoing feedback and formal annual reviews to staff CRNAs. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and develop Assistant CRNA Clinical Directors. Scheduling and Assignments: Manage work schedules, on-call arrangements, and operational demands. Visitor Monitoring: Ensure compliance with privacy, clearance, and infection control practices. Policy Development: Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures. Credentialing: Participate in credentialing and performance evaluations for employees. Standards of Care: Ensure anesthesia care standards are followed. Interdisciplinary Partnership: Promote collaboration with hospital staff and healthcare teams. Thought Leadership: Serve as an expert in peri-anesthesia services and electronic health records. Training and Education: Assist in training students and support personnel. Goal Setting: Contribute to planning goals and objectives for the site. Team Promotion: Support a qualified team of anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and ancillary personnel. Productivity Goals: Develop and implement productivity goals and analyze data for resource utilization. Budget Management: Assist in developing capital and operational budgets and manage labor costs. Relationship Building: Develop productive working relationships internally and externally. Fiscal Responsibility: Demonstrate sound fiscal management and hold staff accountable for resource use.