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Advocate Health
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest OB Lead CRNA

CRNAIncludes callFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Pay as listed: $114.7-$183.5/hr · Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Listed compensation

$114.7-$183.5/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Department: 04025 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics: Anesthesiology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Various shift availability.

Pay Range

$114.70 - $183.50

Lead Responsibilities

  • Partners locally with physician and operational leaders to optimize clinical practice and supports other clinical activities that advance performance and strategic goals.
  • Participates in local quality improvement, workflow efficiencies and other projects that impact clinical practice.
  • Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for physicians and APPs.
  • Participates in annual performance reviews (APRs) and scheduled check-ins with new hires in collaboration with operational leaders.
  • Coordinates clinical onboarding and orientation of APPs at local site or within area of support.
  • Champions local engagement and well-being planning and initiatives in partnership with local leaders to promote Advocate Health being the Best Place to Care.
  • Supports bi-directional communication between clinicians and operational leaders.
  • Provides mentorship and professional development of APPs within site or area of support.
  • Collaborates with APP Market Directors, Service Line Councils, MGMCs and other councils related to matters specific to area of practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
  • Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
  • Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
  • Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
  • Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
  • Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
  • Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other Responsibilities

  • Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
  • Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
  • Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
  • Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

License/Registration/Certification Required

  • Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND
  • Active national board certification as CRNA by nationally certifying board (NBCRNA).
  • Active DEA registration prior to hire
  • If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
  • Active ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical site/practice and/or role prior to or within 6 months of hire
  • Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing
  • Experience Required: No experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.

Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.

Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must have functional vision and hearing.

Must Be Able To

  • Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  • Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  • Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  • Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.

Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids.

Will be required to wear gloves, goggles and gowns on an as-needed basis.

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Benefits and more

Paid Time Off Programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead CRNA will partner with leadership to optimize clinical practice, manage workflows, and provide mentorship to APPs. Clinically, they will assess and treat patients, manage interdisciplinary care, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing and possess an active CRNA certification along with relevant state licensure. Proficiency in clinical decision-making and the ability to work effectively within a healthcare team are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipPatient assessmentTreatment planningStaff mentorshipInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationRegulatory complianceCritical care

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$310k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $329k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
50%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
14%

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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 964 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Winston-Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,507/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Advocate Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlotte, North Carolina
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program