W‑2 full-time

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The Lead CRNA provides anesthetic care to all types of patients and procedures, working alongside the supervising or medically directing physician under the standards of the Department of Anesthesiology and within hospital policies. The role involves administering anesthesia so patients feel no pain during surgery or procedures, and watching closely for how each patient reacts to sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents. Any adverse condition that could threaten a patient's safety or care must be reported promptly to the relevant clinical team.

Beyond the bedside work, the Lead CRNA runs the daily CRNA assignment board together with the manager and/or anesthesiologist and holds a supervisory role over a subset of staff as delegated by leadership. Working with the CRNA leadership team, the position drives professional growth through goal setting, team building, continuing education, and performance management. Duties also include managing induction, maintenance, and emergence for general, regional, and monitored cases, maintaining airway skills, performing invasive monitoring and regional procedures, handling controlled substances, coordinating breaks and case assignments, and taking part in staffing, hiring, and incident follow-up.

Candidates need a current West Virginia registered nursing license and a West Virginia APRN license as a Nurse Anesthetist, along with certification or recertification from the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. At least two years of experience working as a CRNA is required. The position is listed as a 40-hour weekly, exempt role within SMG System Medical Group at the Reynolds Memorial Hospital anesthesia department in Glen Dale, West Virginia. The work involves close contact with infectious material and hazardous medications, and calls for composure in high-stress situations and leadership qualities.