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CHIEF NURSE ANESTHETIST

Job Title: CHIEF NURSE ANESTHETIST
Job Code: 5141
FLSA: E
Job Level: L3
Revised Date: 07/01/2024
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

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General Description of the Job Class

Manage and coordinate the activities of nurse anesthetists engaged in administering anesthetics to patients during surgical procedures at three sites, including personnel and fiscal activities. Develop and maintain care delivery systems and a team to meet patients' care needs.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Plan for delivery of quality care for a specific patient population.

Ensure competently delivered care for patients and their families.

Develop staffing plan and schedule that meets patient care and departmental needs.

Monitor and evaluate balanced scorecards.

Assist leadership in the analysis of labor and supply budget utilization.

Work to improve departmental operations.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Master's degree from a school of nurse anesthesia approved by the State Accrediting Agency and the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) required.

Experience

5 years experience as a Nurse Anesthetist required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. Certification by the AANA as a certified Nurse Anesthetist is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

All necessary skills acquired through certification program.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A


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