Chief Nurse Anesthetist - Red Stick Anesthesia

apartment SCA Health location_onBaton Rouge, LA, US

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

Clinical quality
Integrity
Service excellence
Teamwork
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

A qualified CRNA responsible for the management of nurse anesthesia services in collaboration with facility CEO, Core Leadership Team and Medical Staff. Develops and interprets organizational policies for high quality and safe patient care. Assumes responsibility for safe and proper operation and quality control of equipment, techniques, and procedures; and analyzes and evaluates activities to assure established quality patient care.

Managerial

Manages daily operations of the anesthesia department
Coordinates with the CEO on purchasing of supplies and equipment and maximizes efficient utilization
Participates in interviews of qualified Participates in the counseling and evaluation of personnel with CEO and Clinical Leaders.
Assists with work schedules and assignments, and emergency changes in collaboration with the CEO and Clinical Leaders.
Leading peer review for anesthesia at the facility.
Collaborating with surgeons, CEO and facility Leadership to develop and maintain quality improvement programs for the anesthesia Team in compliance with the ASC program, regulatory and accreditation agency requirements.
Plans and coordinates education of students and facility in-service educational activities.
Represents anesthesia services on the medical Executive Committee.
Follows ASC policy on security of controlled substances.
Performs all aspects of clinical anesthesia administration as scheduled.
Clinical or administrative oversight of other departments (e.g., PAT, PreOp, PACU).

Clinical

Provides clinical anesthesia care, as necessary, in accordance with CRNA job description and/or CRNA clinical privileges.

Patient Safety

Supports patient safety when performing his or her job functions and through participation in facility, department, or unit patient safety initiatives.
Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Professional Development

Participates in required educational programs.
Participates in monthly departmental meetings and quarterly meetings with CEO.
Seeks ongoing professional management educational growth.
Maintains current licensure requirements for CRNA practice.

Qualifications

Holds current active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of LA and complies with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning advanced practice registered nursing.
Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educationalprogram accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer in the state of LA.
Demonstrates current competency in the management and clinical responsibilities specified below.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a CRNA

USD $224,640.00/Yr. USD $255,840.00/Yr.

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