Novant Health

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Lead

Novant Health • $160K — $200K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and BSN required
  • Graduated from accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Anesthesia
  • Current RN licensure in North Carolina
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by NBCRNA
  • At least five years of experience as a CRNA
  • 40 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain certification
  • Extensive knowledge of anesthetic agents and techniques

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate daily schedule management and call outs
  • Supervise anesthesia technicians
  • Run the board for evening CRNAs
  • Manage trauma cases and workflow
  • Prepare for emergency situations
  • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures
  • Deliver safe anesthesia care across all patient age groups
  • Administer anesthetics for various procedures
  • Collaborate with OR leaders and healthcare teams
  • Adjust anesthetic plans based on patient status
  • Practice independently within full CRNA scope

Benefits

  • No weekends, no call, no holidays
  • Flexible schedule options, preferably 4 days a week
  • Access to continuing education and leadership support
  • Inclusive culture focused on teamwork and shared purpose
Full Job Description
The CRNA Lead provides professional, competent anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients, from pediatric up to geriatric population, requiring surgical, obstetrical, and other anesthesia services. This opportunity will include a mixture of helping run the OR board and taking on assignments.

This role is ideal for experienced CRNAs looking to grow their leadership skills within a high-performing, collaborative team.
  • A unique afternoon lead opportunity: No weekends, no call, no holidays
  • Open to lots of schedule options: 4 days a week preferred
  • Access to continuing education and leadership support
  • Inclusive culture grounded in teamwork, trust, and shared purpose

What You'll Do

  • Facilitate day to day schedule management, facilitate call outs
  • Supervise anesthesia technicians
  • Running the board for evening CRNAs
  • Manage traumas and flow
  • Prepare for emergencies
  • Assure policies/procedures are adhered to
  • Deliver safe and effective anesthesia care to pediatrics through geriatric populations
  • Administer anesthetics for a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures
  • Collaborate with OR leaders: anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical teams
  • Adjust anesthetic plans as needed based on changing patient status
  • Practice independently within full CRNA scope of privileges
  • Location review: Presbyterian Medical Center - Charlotte, NC; 9 ORs, ~19,500 cases/years, level II trauma

What We're Looking For

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree required. BSN required. Graduate from both an accredited School of Nursing and School of Nurse Anesthesia. Listed on the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and recognized by the state of practice as an Advanced Practitioner. Must have 40 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain CRNA certification.
  • Experience: Minimum of five years' experience as a CRNA required.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state required. CRNA by NBCRNA required.
  • Additional Skills Required: Must have extensive knowledge of current anesthetic agents, techniques, drugs and equipment. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify the anesthetic care suitable to patient age. Must have considerable ability to make independent decisions, sometimes under stress, and to maintain a professional demeanor with patients, coworkers and physicians.

Job Opening ID

193261

About Novant Health

Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system that serves patients and communities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The organization includes 15 medical centers and more than 1,600 physicians and specialists. Novant Health is committed to providing high-quality care and improving the health of its communities through innovative programs and services. The organization is also dedicated to advancing medical research and education, and has partnerships with several leading academic institutions. Novant Health has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
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Size
35,000 employees
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Founded
1997

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