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Anesthesiology Associate Chief CRNA
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Job Summary:
In addition to performing the clinical duties of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), the Associate Chief CRNA serves as a true second in command who must be versed in all aspects of the Chief CRNA's role. The Associate Chief is prepared to assume overall responsibility for CRNAs in the event the Chief CRNA is unable to carry out his/her duties. The Associate Chief CRNA provides the first line of management for all Divisional Lead CRNAs and the Service Specialists serving under those Leads. The Associate Chief assists in evaluation of all CRNAs providing guidance and support to the Divisional Leads. The Associate Chief also has an important and primary role in recruiting and retaining CRNA staff and serves to manage conflicts that may not be settled on the level of the Divisional Lead. The Associate Chief also serves as the manager accountable for the staff of Anesthesia Technicians.

• Five (5) years of CRNA experience. Supervisory/leadership experience is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited/approved CRNA program

• TN Registered Nurse and CRNA certification

• Short-Long term disability
• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Dental and /or vision plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
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• Subsidized backup childcare

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* Organizational Impact: Implements strategies for a sub function with direct impact to the function results.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves highly complex business issues that are often unprecedented that have immediate impact on own sub-function or entity and wider implications to the organization. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies expertise within professional/technical area and uses advanced business knowledge to develop objectives.* Team Interaction: Leads a sub-function serving the organization at large or across one or more entity(s). Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Acts upon constructive feedback from all levels of the organization and initiates strategies to develop talent in others. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Leverages relationships and insight to forecast potential future needs and influence delivery of work to exceed expectations. - Communicates Effectively: Anticipates difference audience concerns, styles and finds mutually beneficial solutions across conflicting and sensitive issues. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of broad-based issues and considers the interests of others to improve satisfaction of services. - Solves Complex Problems: Critically evaluates complex information and identifies trends/risks to make recommendations to improve processes across areas. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing feedback and development discussions to motivate and support team members to maximize performance. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Anticipates problems or obstacles which may interfere with quality standards and develops plants to ensure area's quality standards are met. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Routinely draws upon valuable learning from others, past experiences, and new information to determine key opportunities. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Develops appropriate corrective actions for unsafe environments in order to ensure operational and safety compliance. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Identifies potential obstacles to goal achievement and develops solutions to address those obstacles. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Creates the appropriate systems and processes to effectively manage resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Applies in-depth knowledge of data to recommend and implement new approaches to improve decision making capabilities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Identifies opportunities and leads development of new initiatives that create value across areas. - Applies Technology: Creates the energy and drive for self/others to identify and leverage technology in new, innovative ways to drive greater efficiencies. - Adapts to Change: Anticipates the change process and clearly communicates impact on others/own team(s), assisting them in embracing the change. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists, LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others Relevant Work Experience 5 years Master's