CRNA II | Shadowing Program - Salem
Mass General Brigham
Summary
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).
Job description
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.
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.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Nurse Anesthesia Practitioner required
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists required
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse License required
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required
- CRNA 2-3 years preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus $40,000
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.