Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Description

Specialization:
Anesthesiology

Job Summary:

HCA Healthcare Anesthesia Services is looking for a Chief CRNA who is passionate about high quality patient care and leading a team focused on excellence, at our HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. As the Chief CRNA, you will be responsible for supporting and supervising a dedicated group of 18 CRNAs that perform at top of license. This role is instrumental in aligning facility goals with divisional objectives while ensuring optimal patient care delivery. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ of leadership experience.
Responsibilities:

• Foster strong communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Develop continuous performance improvement and risk management programs.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, certification, and credentialing requirements.
• Lead educational initiatives to meet APP continuing education needs.
• Maintain efficient perioperative workflow and oversee scheduling.
• Collaborate with leadership to resolve conflicts and maintain a positive work environment.
• Supervise and evaluate staff APPs, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversee recruitment efforts for quality APPs in collaboration with recruitment teams.
• Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections and evaluations.

• Anesthesia care team model of 12 anesthesiologists and 18 CRNAs
• Case mix includes general, ortho, cardiac, thoracic, vascular, OB, GI, endo
• Flexible scheduling: 8s, 10s, 12s. Chief schedule requires a min. of 3 -4 days onsite.
• No call requirement with minimal weekends.
• CRNAs are able to do A-lines, push own meds and perform some PNBs with demonstrated proficiency. Cardiac work available if desired.

• Competitive compensation package includes tiered base salary based on years of experience.
• Additional $30K geographic stipend. $15K stipend if cardiac proficient.
• Start date bonus up to $75K and relocation assistance available
• Annual Clinical Leadership Stipend
• 8 weeks of time away from practice with no waiting period. 
• Premium pay rate if clinician works past scheduled shift. Premium rate applies if clinician opts to pick-up extra shifts.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, long-term/short-term disability, life insurance, and FSA
• 401(k) company match starting at 3% and increases with years of service
• 100% paid professional liability insurance. Occurrence-based. No tail required.

• Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals™ for 3 years in a row (2024-2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ 5 Years in a Row (202-2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Surgery™ 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery™ for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries™ 9 Years in a Row (2018–2026)
• Patient Safety Excellence Awards two years in a row (2024-2025)
• Recipient of the 2025 Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award™
• Named among the Top 5% in the Nation for Surgical Care 2025
• Named among the Top 10% in the Nation for Surgical Care 2025
• # 3 in Florida for Prostate Surgery
• # 4 in Florida for Joint Replacement
• # 5 in Florida for Orthopedic Surgery
• Hernando County’s only comprehensive cardiovascular surgery program

About the Community:
Brooksville is a welcoming, scenic town located about 45 miles north of downtown Tampa. Hernando County’s rivers and lakes give the freshwater angler some of the finest bass fishing in Florida and Hernando Beach is one of the finest tarpon fishing grounds in the world. Hernando County’s convenient access to metropolitan areas such as Tampa and Orlando making it the perfect place to raise a family. You’ll find yourself embraced by the relaxed, down home atmosphere of the area.