Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist- University Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Utilizes all available resources to assure effective performance of the department; provides appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to support departmental functions; assists with recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluations, counseling and education as directed; documents all personnel actions appropriately with assistance and review by Medical Director; supports all personnel as valuable assets to the institution; demonstrates strong interpersonal skiffs, coaches and mentors staff; assists with developing an annual budget that meets the department needs within the framework of available resources; coordinates with other department heads for effective resource use; monitors budgetary expense and revenues, identifies variances and adjusts spending accordingly; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; evaluates and recommends space allocation and design for the needs Of the department; assists with the development, implement or updates to policies and procedures in a collaborative and interdepartmental process according to JCAHO and hospital standards; assist in preparing and reviewing bids, systems of acquisition, distribution and use of supplies, materials and equipment; supports the mission of the University of South Alabama Medical Center / C&W; translating and incorporating institutional mission, vision and values to staff and others; providing an environment that is supportive of medical, nursing and allied health students; performs all duties in a professional and timely manner; serves as professional role model for all staff; works schedule as defined; requires regular and prompt attendance; works overtime as required; utilizes a computer and appropriate software to generate reports and correspondence both written and electronic; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values; facilitates staff participation in in-services and educational offerings to learn new skills and for continued development; In conjunction with Medical Director assures personnel are competent to cany out their essential functions and that competency skills are completed annually; monitors work performance of staff and works with Medical Director to improve skills of CRNA's; assists the Medical Director with staff evaluations in a timely manner according to policy; assists in the development of a plan of action for employees who are below satisfactory in their evaluation and completes re-evaluation in the appropriate time frame; participates in the strategic planning activities for the department and institution; assists in the development of a strategic plan for the department that supports the institution's overall plan; translates the department or institution strategic plan to staff, ensuring support of the plan, and modifying the plan in response to changing internal and external factors; assumes accountability for current standards established by professions, regulatory and governmental agencies; determines translates and implements relevant standards and promotes department compliance; maintains standards of practice consistent with current research findings; adheres to current Infection Control, National patient safety goals, and accreditation standards; facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among disciplines / departments to assure effective delivery of services to support quality patient care; encourages and participates in planning and program development to facilitate the effective delivery of services that support quality patient care; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages and beeper in a timely manner; assists with the development and maintains a performance improvement program for the department utilizing the ICARE methodology; performs those functions for which they are licensed; integrates and coordinates inter-departmental services by designing and implementing a care delivery system that meets the needs of the patient as evidenced by outcomes; plans, coordinates, assigns, and directs CRNA coverage for USA Hospitals including emergency intubations; completes provider packets for third party reimbursement, in conjunction with CRNA; completes Medicare requirements for billing; ensures that adequate supplies, drugs and equipment are available; directs the purchase, storage and utilization of supplies; administers medications including controlled substances all routes.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama, completion of an accredited course in anesthesia training, and 3 years of experience as a certified nurse anesthetist, licensure with the state of Alabama as a Registered Nurse and certification with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer - minorities / females / veterans / disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.