Vice-Chief CRNA | $75K Start Bonus + $30K Stipend | No Call | Florida
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Vice-Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
HCA Healthcare Anesthesia Services | HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital | Brooksville, Florida
Position Overview
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital is seeking a Vice-Chief CRNA to help lead a collaborative anesthesia team committed to high-quality patient care and clinical excellence. This leadership opportunity offers no required call, minimal weekends, flexible shifts, and a competitive compensation package featuring a $30,000 geographic stipend and a start bonus of up to $75,000.
The Vice-Chief CRNA supports the supervision and development of 18 CRNAs practicing at the top of their license, partners with facility and divisional leadership, and helps maintain efficient perioperative operations while remaining clinically engaged.
Compensation and Incentives
- Competitive compensation plus a $30,000 annual geographic stipend.
- Additional $15,000 stipend for cardiac-proficient clinicians.
- Start bonus of up to $75,000 and relocation assistance available.
- Annual clinical leadership stipend.
- Premium pay for work beyond scheduled shifts and for voluntarily picked-up extra shifts.
Benefits Package
- Eight weeks of time away from practice with no waiting period.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; and flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) company match starting at 3%, increasing with years of service.
- 100% paid occurrence-based professional liability insurance; no tail coverage required.
About HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital is home to Hernando County’s only comprehensive cardiovascular surgery program. Its Healthgrades distinctions include America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2024–2026), recognition for orthopedic, joint replacement, spine, and prostate surgery, and the 2025 Surgical Care Excellence Award. The hospital also received Patient Safety Excellence Awards in 2024 and 2025.
About the Community
Brooksville, Florida, is a scenic community approximately 45 miles north of downtown Tampa. Hernando County offers rivers, lakes, freshwater bass fishing, access to Hernando Beach and Gulf Coast tarpon fishing, and convenient connections to Tampa and Orlando. Residents enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with access to metropolitan amenities.
Job Responsibilities
Support supervision, performance evaluation, coaching, and professional development of CRNA staff.
Promote communication and collaboration among anesthesia clinicians, surgeons, nursing teams, and hospital stakeholders.
Develop and support continuous performance improvement, patient safety, and risk management initiatives.
Ensure compliance with licensure, certification, credentialing, clinical policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate educational initiatives and continuing education needs for advanced practice providers.
Support CRNA scheduling, staffing, and efficient perioperative workflow.
Partner with leadership to resolve concerns and foster a positive, accountable team culture.
Collaborate with recruiting teams to attract and select qualified CRNAs.
Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections and evaluations.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program with current NBCRNA certification.
Current or eligible for applicable unrestricted Florida RN/APRN licensure and required facility credentials.
Ideally 2–4 years of CRNA practice experience.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, team leadership, and operational collaboration skills.
Working Hours
Anesthesia care team model includes 12 anesthesiologists and 18 CRNAs.
Case mix: general surgery, orthopedics, cardiac, thoracic, vascular, obstetrics, gastroenterology, and endoscopy.
Flexible 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts; Vice-Chief requires at least 3–4 days on site.
No call requirement and minimal weekends.
CRNAs may place arterial lines, administer their own medications, and perform select peripheral nerve blocks with demonstrated proficiency. Cardiac cases are available for interested clinicians.