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Cullman Regional
Cullman, Alabama

CHIEF CRNA (13405)

CRNAIncludes callFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Summary: Provide clinical anesthesia care in accordance with best clinical practices. Interview, select and hire qualified personnel. Manage daily operations of CRNA staff.

Coordinate purchasing of supplies and equipment and maximize efficient utilization. Manage work schedules, call schedules and emergency schedule changes. Counsel and evaluate team members. Follow hospital policy and security of controlled substances. Work to create and manage productivity goals and measurements.

Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency requirements. Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences. Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing and accredited school of anesthesia by the AANA. Certified registered nurse anesthetist with Alabama license. Registered by the Alabama Board of Nurse Examiners.

Experience: 5 years of experience as a nurse anesthetist with a minimum of 2 years' leadership experience in anesthesia services. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must be able to effectively communicate with employees and managers regarding sensitive issues.

Must be proficient in the use of personal computer, email and Microsoft software. Must be able to set priorities, coordinate and organize multiple tasks and maintain control of workflow. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief CRNA provides clinical anesthesia care while managing daily operations, staff scheduling, and supply procurement. They are also responsible for evaluating team members, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting patient safety.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing and anesthesia with a valid Alabama license. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a nurse anesthetist, including at least 2 years in a leadership role, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff managementQuality assuranceCommunicationWorkflow managementSupply chain management

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 27 employers

8
<$275k
11
$275k-305k
9
$305k-335k
3
$335k-365k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
75%
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Cullman

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$1,502/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.