Regional CRNA Director

Redefine excellence in your career as a Regional CRNA Director. At Sound, we strive to deliver “better” to our community—better care, better collaboration, and a heartfelt dedication to those we serve. Let’s start a conversation if you’re seeking a role that fosters professional growth and community connection. People First at Sound Team Collaboration : Collaborates with the Associate Chief Anesthetist Officer (ACAO) and Regional Medical Director (RMD) to support clinical operational leadership in delivering strategic priorities for new and existing programs. Assists in the development and execution of an Implementation Plan aligned with Sound Anesthesia’s growth strategy. Partners with senior clinical leadership to develop and implement a facility Anesthesia Improvement Plan (AIP) as part of new site implementation planning. Qualifications and Skills : Must have a Graduate Degree in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) from an accredited program. Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Must possess a valid and active registered nursing license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the applicable state(s). Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chief CRNA or similar high-level clinical leadership position within an anesthesia department or a similar clinical environment. Must be actively practicing clinical anesthesia to maintain your clinical skills, stay updated with advancements in the field, and understand the practical challenges of providing anesthesia care. Must have impressive leadership, organizational, and communication skills Excellent clinician with strong planning, diagnostic, and crisis management skills Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and objectives Ability to use various computer systems and applications Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff Practice in the Heart of the Community Living and Working Locally : Candidate must reside in or relocate to the Portland, OR metropolitan area. Clinically based schedule with administrative time. Key Responsibilities : Covers Sound Anesthesia programs in OR, WA, and CA, supervising chief CRNAs to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement of programs. Delivers orientation presentations to new team members and trains site clinical leadership and staff to adopt Sound Anesthesia’s culture, protocols, best practices, and group norms at new and existing sites. Collaborates with the ACAO, RMD, and RDO to develop and implement anesthesia improvement planning, including site implementation planning, stabilizing unstable contracts, and facilitating communication with hospital and Sound Anesthesia leadership. Provides clinical anesthesia in facilities requiring additional staff and assumes a clinical leadership role when needed to stabilize contracts and improve anesthesia teams. Oversees budgetary management for new and unstable facilities, ensuring chief CRNAs are trained in schedule development, reviewing CRNA overtime and variance requests, and aligning points-of-service within budget parameters. Partners with credentialing and revenue departments to ensure compliance with provider enrollment requirements, billing compliance, and information request management. Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact Community Centered Care : Patient care is our top priority. We strongly emphasize growth and development, enabling our team members to expand their careers locally and within the broader medical group. Rewards and Benefits : Compensation : Strong clinical salary plus leadership stipend All travel covered MedMal and licenses paid for by Sound Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 8 weeks of scheduled time off 401k with matching contributions. Paid malpractice, including tail coverage. CME reimbursement