What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesiology position at University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc?
Utilizes both management and leadership skills to recruit and retain an exceptional CRNA team to support the perioperative services of the University of Maryland Department of Anesthesiology and Program in Trauma. Partners with Anesthesiology Chair and Clinical Directors to organize and deliver the highest-quality anesthesia care to surgical and procedural patients. Acting as a senior leader within the Department of Anesthesiology, fosters interprofessional collaboration that recognizes different professional backgrounds and licenses while encouraging all anesthesia providers to use their entire skill set to the benefit of patients. Contributes to the planning of department goals and objectives; makes recommendations to Department Chair, Clinical Directors, hospital leaders, and Senior Administrator. In collaboration with an attending anesthesiologist, evaluates and provides for the successful induction, maintenance, and recovery from anesthesia of surgical and procedural patients.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required:
*Graduate of a nurse anesthesia education program accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs or its predecessor
*Nurse anesthesia master’s degree, post-master’s certificate, or doctoral degree
*Current certification or re-certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
*Current Registered Nurse licensure and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing
*Five years’ experience as a CRNA in an academic medical center
*Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
*Preferred: Three years’ experience in a progressively responsible administrative position
*Experience in an academic medical center