CRNA II | Shadowing Program - Salem

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA II)

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The CRNA II is a board-certified licensed clinician who provides anesthesia services to all patients in the organization. General responsibilities include reviewing patients' medical history, administering and managing anesthesia, and monitoring the patient during the procedure or perioperative period. The incumbent is responsible for supplying documentation of continued registration as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist).

The CRNA II (Shadowing Program) is responsible for recruiting, screening, and managing nursing staff interested in shadowing CRNAs prior to applying to CRNA/DNAP programs. This role coordinates the department's pre-admission shadowing program end-to-end from initial inquiry through completion of documented shadow hours while continuing to practice clinically as a CRNA.

Department of Anesthesiology Specific Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary point of contact for RNs and other medical staff interested in shadowing CRNAs prior to applying to CRNA/DNAP programs, screening inquiries for eligibility and clinical readiness.
• Develops, maintains, and administers the department's shadow program application, waiver, and confidentiality/HIPAA acknowledgment forms in accordance with hospital compliance and HR policy.
• Recruits and maintains a roster of participating CRNA preceptors and coordinates shadow scheduling to balance clinical workload with shadowing requests.
• Conducts intake screenings and phone interviews with prospective shadowers to assess ICU experience, CRNA school interest, and program eligibility.
• Coordinates day-of logistics for shadowers, including scrubs, orientation, and required compliance paperwork.
• Tracks and documents completed shadow hours; signs and verifies shadow logs for inclusion in applicants' CRNA school application packets.
• Serves as institutional liaison to regional CRNA/DNAP programs regarding shadowing partnerships and clinical observation agreements.
• Maintains program metrics (e.g., number of shadowers, hours logged, CRNA school application/admission outcomes) and reports results to department leadership and recruiting team.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to nursing staff pursuing CRNA school on application requirements, certification benchmarks (e.g., CCRN), and shadow hour expectations.

Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required

Licenses and Credentials: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists required

Massachusetts Registered Nurse License required

Basis Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required

Experience: CRNA 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Thorough preparation of content and ability to confidently deliver engaging findings to select audience.
• Ability to solve problems within the scope of their expertise and explain complex information helping others to understand.

Additional Job Details (if applicable): At Salem Hospital, CRNAs enjoy a collegial and respectful relationship with anesthesiologists as part of an integrated care team. We offer a supportive practice environment with outstanding leadership, a comprehensive orientation and training program, and regular check-insespecially tailored to help new graduate CRNAs thrive in our fast-paced, acute care setting.

Our practice culture is grounded in the core values of knowledge, compassion, innovation, and collaboration. We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Every role at Salem Hospital plays a vital part in delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Why Salem Hospital? Located on the North Shore, Salem Hospital is the region's largest healthcare provider and employer. As part of Mass General Brighamfounded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospitalwe offer our patients and staff access to world-renowned subspecialists and a network committed to excellence in care, safety, and innovation.

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Work Location: 81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $280,000.00 - $305,000.00/Annual

EEO Statement: 0400 Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.