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APP Director, Chief CRNA System
LCMC Health Office of Advanced Practice
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lead the Future of Anesthesia Services Across LCMC Health
LCMC Health is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly experienced Chief CRNA System / APP Director to lead and advance Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) practice across our health system. This executive-level role is an opportunity to influence the future of anesthesia care delivery, workforce development, quality, safety, and clinical excellence while partnering with physician leaders, hospital executives, and operational teams across multiple facilities.
As a key member of the Office of Advanced Practice , the Chief CRNA System will champion top-of-license practice, drive system-wide initiatives, and build a high-performing anesthesia workforce dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
Position Summary
The APP Director, Chief CRNA System provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for CRNA services throughout LCMC Health. This role is responsible for overseeing recruitment, engagement, retention, scheduling, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, budgeting, workforce development, and operational performance across anesthesia departments.
Working collaboratively with anesthesia physicians, hospital leadership, service line executives, and clinical teams, the Chief CRNA will ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality anesthesia services while supporting growth and innovation across the organization.
This position combines executive leadership with clinical expertise and serves as the primary advocate for CRNA practice throughout LCMC Health.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Lead the vision, growth, and advancement of CRNA practice across LCMC Health.
Develop and implement system-wide anesthesia initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, access, and patient outcomes.
Establish departmental goals, performance standards, and strategic priorities aligned with organizational objectives.
Collaborate with physician and executive leaders on program development, service expansion, workforce planning, and growth opportunities.
Support long-term strategic planning for anesthesia services across the health system.
Operational Excellence
Provide oversight of daily anesthesia operations, staffing models, scheduling, productivity, and resource utilization.
Partner with operational leadership to identify opportunities for improved patient access, throughput, and service excellence.
Monitor and improve key quality, safety, operational, and financial performance metrics.
Ensure consistent practice standards across all anesthesia locations and services.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Establish and maintain processes that ensure compliance with institutional, state, and national regulatory standards.
Assess operational and clinical risk and implement mitigation strategies to enhance patient safety.
Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, service excellence, and best practices.
Ensure adherence to standards related to documentation, billing, coding, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality.
Workforce Development & Talent Strategy
Lead recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, engagement, and retention efforts for CRNAs across the system.
Develop innovative workforce strategies to attract top anesthesia talent.
Partner with academic institutions and training programs to create and strengthen CRNA workforce pipelines.
Foster a culture of professional growth, continuing education, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Collaboration & Professional Leadership
Serve as a key liaison between CRNAs, anesthesia physicians, hospital leadership, and executive teams.
Represent LCMC Health through committee leadership, quality initiatives, professional organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.
Promote interprofessional education and collaboration across the healthcare continuum.
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