Assoc Med Dir CRNA

Company: Children's Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Position Summary
Are you a visionary leader and compassionate clinician ready to shape the future of pediatric anesthesia care? The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Associate Medical Director for the Department of Anesthesia plays a key role in advancing clinical excellence across our Minneapolis campus-home to the state's largest Level I pediatric trauma center-and our thriving, high-volume ambulatory surgery center in Minnetonka.

In partnership with the Medical Director of Anesthesia and the System Director for Perioperative Services, the APP Associate Medical Director will lead with purpose-driving innovation, quality, and inclusivity across the department. This individual will help shape and implement care delivery strategies, foster team engagement, and ensure our clinical practices meet the highest standards of safety, effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, patient-centeredness, and equity.

This leadership role blends direct clinical care with meaningful administrative influence. You'll mentor and support APP colleagues, champion continuous improvement efforts, and collaborate across disciplines to elevate outcomes for the patients and families we serve.

It is no secret that this is a dynamic and evolving time for nurse anesthetists. This position offers both challenge and reward-mentoring peers, helping lead a high-functioning perioperative team, managing through change, and setting the standard for pediatric anesthesia care in our region.

• Current Minnesota RN license
• Current Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
• Current CRNA certification
  Required Experience:
  
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical pediatric anesthesia practice experience
    Preferred Experience:
    
    • Process improvement and/or prior leadership experience (not required but helpful)
      Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
      
      • Demonstrated excellence in pediatric care
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
      • Strong organizational and time-management skills
      • Effective problem-solving abilities
        Physical Demands
        
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        The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
        
        In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
        
        All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
        
        Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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