Director, Clinical Alignment CRNA

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.

Director, Clinical Alignment CRNA

Olathe Hospital

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…