MUSC Health is seeking a highly skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to join our Regional Health Network (RHN) in an exciting leadership role. The chosen candidate will report to the Director of CRNA Services and Support Personnel. They ensure the provision of his/her departments in collaboration with other health professionals in an environment that is respectful of others, accountable for outcomes, and adaptive to change. The Columbia Chief CRNA is responsible for the planning and comprehensive operations of their Anesthesia division on a 24-hour basis.

What we offer:

• $50,000 commencement bonus.
• Competitive base compensation for 40 hours + additional hourly call pay.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Top tier compensation package with employer-funded retirement plan.
• 7 weeks PTO, increasing to 8 weeks in year three.
• $2,500 CME allowance.
• Epic EMR platform.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Protected administrative time.

Minimum Training, Education, and Experience:

• Graduate of a program approved by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• Master’s degree in nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, or a health-related field is required.
• Five years or more of clinical practice experience is required.
• Three years of progressive leadership experience in a CRNA setting is required.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) preferred.
• Insurable by the medical malpractice insurer of MUSC for the required limits.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations:

• South Carolina APRN licensure – CRNA
• Certified by The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) require either a certification from an American Health Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Provider.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes interprofessional collaboration and manages initiatives, strategic priorities, and program development which impact the culture, organization, and community.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates activities and functions of the division-based employee and organizational goals.
• Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical and non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within various delivery settings.
• Identifies improvements to practices, clinical process(es), scope of practice, and other areas which could impact patient management and clinical process.
• Works to empower and motivate team members to their highest potential.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is dedicated to the pursuit of changing what’s possible in health care. Nationally recognized for its innovation, patient and family centered care, and quality outcomes, this integrated health care system is accessible via its downtown Charleston campus, seven regional medical centers, more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network.

MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center - Downtown is a 332-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, this facility has a longstanding reputation for compassionate care, and outstanding clinical services, including an award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Northeast is a 75-bed hospital located in the northeast Columbia area with easy access to I-77, and I-20. Our care team members are highly skilled professionals dedicated to compassionating care for the Richland County community and beyond.

Columbia, SC, conveniently located between the scenic beaches of the Lowcountry and majestic mountains of the Upstate, became South Carolina’s capital city in 1786. Since that time, Columbia has grown to be the state’s second most populous city, and with its unique mix of history, innovation, and culture, it is easy to see why people flock to the place accurately dubbed “The Real Southern Hot Spot.”

In Columbia, you will find popular attractions like the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, South Carolina State Museum, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia Fireflies Baseball, and beautiful lake Murray, alongside a vibrant food and drink scene, unique markets and festivals during local artisans, and easy access to the natural beauty of the city’s parks and outdoor spaces.