About this role
The Director, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides strategic and operational leadership for the CRNA Manager team and the broader CRNA and Anesthesia Tech workforce within Perioperative Services. This leader partners with anesthesiology leadership, perioperative administrators, and clinical teams to ensure exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, workforce optimization, and the professional development of CRNAs.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support the CRNA Manager team; serve as liaison between CRNAs, perioperative administrators, advanced practice leadership, and the Department of Anesthesiology.
• Oversee budget, staffing plans, and daily assignments to ensure case acuity aligns with staff experience.
• Maintain staffing levels that meet departmental needs and ensure alignment with the budgetary plan.
• Manage performance, including evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• Coordinate operational initiatives and communication across perioperative teams.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including investigations and risk management.
• Oversee the SRNA clinical program, scheduling, and affiliation agreements.
• Support educational initiatives for SRNAs and CRNAs.
• Provide instruction, supervision, and performance evaluations for student nurse anesthetists.
• Lead recruitment strategy and partner with HR Talent Acquisition.
• Conduct market analyses, interviews, and selection of new CRNAs.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Demonstrate compassion, respect, and professionalism.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Master of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or eligible to practice as a CRNA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Experience: 5 Years experience as a practicing CRNA. 2 years of experience as a CRNA lead or manager.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. NBCRNA certification and current AANA certification. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping; Repetitive motion: (squeezing and ambu bag). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs and lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, heat, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Other facts
About University of Virginia
UVA Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region.
UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally.
In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth.
UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
What you'll do
- The Director, CRNA leads the CRNA Manager team and collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. They oversee budget management, staffing, performance evaluations, and educational initiatives for CRNAs and SRNAs.
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