Lead APP - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)

Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Stanford Health Care is seeking an experienced CRNA leader to join our growing Department of Anesthesiology and help guide one of the premier anesthesia teams in the country. As surgical volumes continue to increase and new operating rooms come online, we are expanding our CRNA team from approximately 60 providers today to 75 providers by April 2027. To support that growth, we are investing in our leadership structure and hiring additional Lead CRNAs who are passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and building a strong culture.

This is a unique opportunity for a CRNA who enjoys both patient care and leadership and wants to help shape the future of a rapidly growing anesthesia program within a world-renowned academic medical center.

A Leadership Role with Meaningful Clinical Practice

At Stanford, Lead CRNAs remain connected to clinical care while serving as key operational and people leaders for the department. This is a 1.0 FTE position, with:

• Approximately 5060% clinical practice
• Approximately 4050% administrative leadership responsibilities

This balanced structure allows Lead CRNAs to maintain their clinical expertise while directly influencing the growth, culture, and success of the department.

An Opportunity to Lead During a Time of Growth

The anesthesia department is in an exciting period of expansion. Growth creates opportunity, but it also requires thoughtful leadership, strong communication, and a willingness to help teams navigate change. As a Lead CRNA, you will play a critical role in supporting both frontline providers and departmental leadership. You will work closely with the Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for CRNAs and partner with fellow Lead CRNAs to ensure operational excellence and a positive provider experience.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others, solving problems, building relationships, and helping organizations mature and evolve.

What You'll Help Lead

Lead CRNAs serve as the operational bridge between departmental leadership and frontline clinicians. Responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision of assigned CRNA team members
• Annual performance evaluations and coaching
• Scheduling creation, maintenance, and optimization
• Payroll oversight and timekeeping management
• Recruitment and hiring in partnership with the Director of CRNAs
• Personnel management and provider support
• Professional development and mentorship
• Collaboration with perioperative partners to address operational challenges and improve workflows
• Supporting quality, safety, and departmental initiatives

Success in this role requires a leader who can balance accountability with support, operational excellence with empathy, and departmental goals with the needs of individual team members.

Supported by an Experienced Leadership Team

While this role offers significant leadership responsibility, you won't be expected to navigate it alone. Stanford has a well-established leadership team with deep experience in anesthesia operations, advanced practice provider management, and healthcare administration. We recognize that every organization has its own culture and processes, and we are committed to helping new leaders become successful and confident as quickly as possible.

Our goal is to provide mentorship, guidance, and partnership so that Lead CRNAs can focus on developing their leadership skills and making a meaningful impact on the department.

Practice at One of the Nation's Leading Anesthesia Programs

Stanford is internationally recognized for excellence in anesthesiology, education, research, and innovation. Our department is home to a large anesthesiology residency program and maintains a longstanding reputation for advancing the specialty through clinical innovation, education, and scientific discovery. We also host Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) from UC Davis and Samuel Merritt University, creating an environment that values teaching and lifelong learning.

The practice model at Stanford is an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model, with anesthesiologists and CRNAs working collaboratively to provide outstanding patient care. The relationship between physicians and CRNAs is collegial, professional, and focused on shared success.

A Career, Not Just a Position

Stanford is committed to developing leaders over the long term. In addition to operational leadership opportunities, CRNAs have access to:

• An established Advanced Practice Provider Career Ladder
• Leadership development opportunities
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives
• Research collaboration with Stanford faculty
• Mentorship and professional growth programs
• Opportunities to influence departmental strategy and culture

For individuals interested in advancing their leadership career while remaining clinically engaged, this role offers a unique combination of responsibility, visibility, and opportunity.

Life in the Bay Area

Outside of work, the Bay Area offers a lifestyle that is difficult to match. With year-round mild weather, world-class restaurants, diverse communities, coastal and mountain recreation, and easy access to some of California's most beautiful destinations, there is something here for everyone. Combined with competitive compensation and the resources of Stanford Health Care, this position offers an outstanding opportunity to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.

Join Us

We're seeking an experienced CRNA who is ready to take the next step in leadershipsomeone who thrives on building teams, mentoring colleagues, solving operational challenges, and helping create an environment where providers can do their best work. If you want to help lead a growing anesthesia team, influence the future of CRNA practice at Stanford, and work alongside exceptional colleagues in one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Lead with purpose. Practice with excellence. Grow with Stanford.