Assistant Chief CRNA - Jefferson Health New Jersey

Job Details

Jefferson Health – New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Chief CRNA to help lead our CRNA team across South Jersey campuses. In this full-time role, you’ll support the Chief CRNA and Anesthesia Medical Director with staffing, scheduling, and performance management, while continuing clinical practice. This position includes dedicated administrative time and serves as a key link between CRNAs, physicians, and hospital leadership, acting as Chief CRNA when needed.

Job Description

Jefferson Health – New Jersey is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Chief CRNA to support the leadership and daily operations of our CRNA team across our South Jersey campuses. This full-time position works closely with the Chief CRNA and Anesthesia Medical Director to help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality anesthesia care and effective team performance. The Assistant Chief CRNA will have dedicated administrative time to assist with staffing, scheduling, and performance management while continuing to provide clinical care. This role also serves as a liaison between CRNAs, physicians, and hospital leadership, and will act as Chief CRNA as needed.

Key Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Support CRNA scheduling, staffing, and daily operations alongside the Chief CRNA
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, orientation, and evaluations of CRNA staff
• Help lead departmental initiatives, serve on committees, and support shared governance
• Coordinate with OR and hospital leadership to ensure safe and efficient care delivery
• Perform Chief CRNA duties in their absence and other responsibilities as assigned
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program
• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Active RN and CRNA licensure in New Jersey (or eligible)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum of 3 years of CRNA experience preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with leadership incentive plan
• Full medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Supportive and innovative work environment

Why Jefferson Health – New Jersey:
Jefferson Health – New Jersey includes three modern hospitals in Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township. Each campus features state-of-the-art facilities, private patient rooms, and advanced surgical suites. As part of the Jefferson Health system, we offer opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic and community-based healthcare organization.

Interested Applicants:
Applicants must apply online and are invited to also forward a curriculum vitae to the CRNA Leadership Search Committee:  ATTN: Steven Capo, Physician Recruiter at Steven.Capo@jefferson.edu

Salary Range

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

445 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.