Director, Clinical Alignment CRNA

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Clinical Alignment Program Director serves in a dual clinical and administrative leadership role supporting CRNA practice and departmental operations. This position acts as a clinical expert and trusted resource for CRNAs on complex clinical situations, evidence-based anesthesia practice, and departmental standards, while providing a visible leadership presence in the perioperative environment. The Director partners with the Chief CRNA, Operations Manager, and Lead CRNAs to oversee daily clinical operations, staffing, and workflow, and plays a key role in quality and regulatory compliance, including safety event review, Joint Commission readiness, and controlled substance diversion monitoring.

The role also leads staff development efforts — coordinating CRNA orientation, mentorship, and competency validation, as well as SRNA program liaison duties — and supports recruitment, workforce retention, and performance management activities in collaboration with the Chief CRNA. The Clinical Alignment Program Director serves as a representative of CRNA leadership on interdisciplinary committees and works closely with physician, nursing, pharmacy, and perioperative leadership to advance patient care, operational efficiency, and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Serve as a clinical expert and trusted resource for CRNAs regarding anesthesia practice, evidence-based care, and complex clinical situations.
• Maintain current knowledge of departmental standards, health system policies, anesthesia practice guidelines, regulatory requirements, and national best practices.
• Promote clinical excellence by supporting standardization of care, adherence to evidence-based practice, and continuous quality improvement.
• Participate in the development, implementation, communication, and follow-up of departmental initiatives, clinical protocols, and organizational priorities.
• Serve as a clinical champion for implementation of new clinical equipment, technology, documentation processes, and workflow improvements.
• Review Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) metrics and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve compliance, patient outcomes, and staff education.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical practice, patient safety, efficiency, and provider engagement.
• Serve as a visible leadership presence in the perioperative environment to provide real-time clinical support and decision-making.
• Support daily clinical operations to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality anesthesia services.
• Oversee clinical workflows and operational processes while promoting teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.
• Partner with Lead CRNAs to address operational challenges, staffing concerns, patient flow, and daily clinical priorities.
• Troubleshoot clinical and operational issues in real time, providing timely resolution or escalation when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to support staffing plans, scheduling needs, and operational continuity.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate clinical coverage during periods of staffing shortages or operational changes.
• Escalate significant operational, staffing, or patient safety concerns to the Chief CRNA and other appropriate leaders.
• Review Safety Intelligence (SI) reports and ensure appropriate investigation, documentation, follow-up, and communication.
• Collaborate with the Quality and Patient Safety Physician, Risk Management, and Quality departments on patient safety initiatives.
• Support departmental readiness for Joint Commission surveys and other regulatory or accreditation requirements.
• Assist with development,…