JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Anesthesia Program Director, the Assistant Program Director assists with overall leadership related to the nurse anesthesia program and completes assigned teaching.

This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

Leadership of the Program

Assists Program Director in leading curriculum development, implementation and evaluation   

• Effectively communicates programmatic issues to the Program Director
  
• Participates in curriculum review and ongoing development
  

Collaborates in the development and implementation of departmental mission and vision

• Contributes to annual program action planning within the context of departmental strategic plan
  
• Analyzes program assessment data for programmatic and departmental improvement
  
• Assists in maintaining programmatic accreditation standards
  
• Assists in accreditation planning, preparation and evaluation activities
  
• Facilitates assessment of student academic achievement and other areas of instructional effectiveness
  
• Provides effective leadership for the department and faculty by:
  
• Providing input to the Program Director regarding program budget needs
  
• Making recommendations to the Program Director regarding the appointment, promotion, retention, and dismissal of full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty in the program
  
• Assisting the Program Director and Administrative Assistant with annual summative and self-evaluation reports
  
• Collaborating in planning adjunct orientation, ongoing development, evaluation
  
• Assisting in developing, administering, and maintaining programmatic records, policies and procedures
  
• Assisting in annual summative and self-evaluation reports
  
• Managing conflicts and addressing program issues in a timely manner
  
• Maintaining effective communication with all communities of interest
  

Leadership of Students and Alumni

• Works effectively with students and faculty to resolve student issues and concerns
  
• Participates in new student registration and recruitment activities
  
• Assures effective advising of program majors
  

Teaching           

• Teaches in the DNP nurse anesthesia didactic curriculum
  
• Serves as a student project advisor for DNP evidenced-based projects
  
• Assists with the development and coordination of the student clinical rotation schedule
  
• Reviews daily clinical evaluations and identify students in need of remediation
  
• Conducts routine on-site visits of clinical affiliation sites
  
• Engages in teaching and clinical practice according to expertise and programmatic needs
  
• Coordination of Clinical Rotations
  

Serves as primary coordinator of clinical rotation and practicum schedules:

• Provides for the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of clinical rotation sites including the supervision and guidance for other faculty members involved in these duties
  
• Conducts routine visits to clinical affiliation sites
  
• Coordinates didactic, simulation, and clinical course materials to assure coherence with course and program learning outcomes
  
• Mentors clinical instructors/preceptors to ensure quality clinical instruction and accurate student performance evaluation
  
• Reviews daily clinical evaluations and identifies students in need of remediation
  
• Oversees the maintenance of appropriate records such as clinical evaluations, anecdotal notes and attendance on an ongoing basis to document evidence of student progress in the clinical setting
  
• Evaluates student anesthesia care plans and clinical case documentation for accuracy
  
• Assists the Program Director with the establishment and management of appropriate clinical affiliation agreements
  
• Verifies that all students have completed pre-participation requirements for clinical sites and clinical orientation prior to beginning clinical experiences
  

• Maintains effective communication both verbally, in writing, and electronically with students, faculty, clinical agencies, and health care professionals for use in program research, assessment of students’ performance, coordination of clinical experiences, and overall effectiveness of department
  
• Mentors fellow faculty regarding clinical teaching skills, clinical curriculum planning, development and evaluation
  
• Maintains standards of practice in accordance to institutional policies and procedures, professional standards of practice, and accreditation agency standards
  

• Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of curriculum clinical components

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Doctorate (Ph.D., DNP, or DNAP) from an accredited institution required
  
• Graduate education in the basic and clinical sciences relevant to nurse anesthesia practice required
• Formal instruction in curriculum, evaluation, and instruction required

Licensure/Certification

• Current Indiana RN/APRN license or privilege to practice (or eligibility for license) required
  
• Current Certification or Recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) required
  

Experience

• Three years of clinical experience as a CRNA required.
  
• Experience as an Assistant Program Director, faculty, or clinical coordinator in a nurse anesthesia program preferred
  
• Knowledge of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs policies and procedures preferred
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Competence in educational principles and techniques used in higher education classrooms, laboratory and clinical settings
  
• Knowledge of the profession including theory, practice issues, procedures, and regulations
  
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community
  
• Skill in goal setting and team building
  

• Analytical and organizational skills to plan, implement, and evaluate program activities
• Clinical competence as evidenced by one or more of the following:
  
• Current clinical practice
  
• Research in clinical area
  
• Education in clinical area
• Utilization of evidenced-based practice in instruction, in consultation with clinical experts
• Participation in continuous professional development program
  

About us

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana with campuses in Crown Point, Indiana, and Lafayette, Indiana, the University of Saint Francis is a private Catholic university enrolling 2,400 students. Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan traditions of faith and reason, the University of Saint Francis engages a diverse community in learning, leadership and service.

At the university, you will experience Franciscan values that encourage us to:

• Reverence the unique dignity of each person
  
• Encourage a trustful, prayerful community of learners
  
• Serve one another, society and the Church
  
• Foster peace and justice
  
• Respect creation
  

Applications

To apply for this position, please complete our online application via this link: Assistant Program Director - NAP and include a current Cover Letter & CV.

Questions regarding the application and recruitment process may be directed to:

Sarah Kimble

Recruitment & Training Coordinator

University of Saint Francis

skimble@sf.edu

260-399-8012

The Leighton School of Nursing at Marian University in Indianapolis seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as the Program Director for the Certified Nurse Anesthesia Program. The Program Director is responsible for providing leadership in the areas of curriculum and program development, implementation, and evaluation of the Nurse Anesthesia Program. This person is responsible for community outreach to clinical agencies in the negotiation of contracts for student clinical placement and the recruitment of potential candidates to participate in the Nurse Anesthesia program.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Dean of the School of Nursing and the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in the development and implementation of the Nurse Anesthesia Program budget to maintain adequate resources.
• Serves on: 1) Nurse Anesthesia Program Committees, 2) Graduate Nursing Committee, 3) School of Nursing Faculty Council and University wide committee (s), and the graduate Executive Council (GEC) as appropriate.
• Directs the collection and storage of Nurse Anesthesia Program documents and course materials, i.e. course notebooks, sample papers, class lists, syllabi, etc. on a shared server.
• Supervises hiring process of Nurse Anesthesia Program adjunct faculty and coordinates orientation of new faculty members to the Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Assists the Dean of the School of Nursing and the Associate Dean of Graduate of Programs to secure and maintain appropriate DNP and Nurse Anesthesia program accreditation.
• Facilitate any accreditation process
• Oversee didactic and clinical curriculum development
• Represent the program to the SON, University and community
• Prepare regular reports of program progress to internal and external stakeholders.  Collaborates with other University departments to apply for outside funding opportunities.
• Submits Graduate Curriculum and Policy (GCAP) applications as appropriate to the Provost’s Advisory Board.
• Collaborates with the Dean of Graduate Programs regarding graduate school issues and policies.
• Supervises Nurse Anesthesia Program Assessment process.

Regularly evaluate adjunct and full-time program faculty to include didactic and clinical faculty.

Additional Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

• Model professional behavior
• Attend events for the promotion of the CRNA program.
• Act as liaison with other programs and departments.
• Assures the development and implementation and evaluation of a curriculum of study leading to a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a concentration in nurse anesthesia.
• Assumes overall responsibility for meeting the Nurse Anesthesia program purpose, objectives and goals.
• Prepares the schedule of Nurse Anesthesia program classes and assignment of teaching responsibilities in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. 
• Reviews the quality of the curriculum with faculty, students and other stakeholders.
• Assures the acquisition of library and other educational resources needed for the effective implementation of the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
• Completes program evaluation and assessment reports and communicates findings to the Dean of the School of Nursing.
• Facilitate the process of student recruitment and selection
• Provide information to students regarding the policies and procedures of the School and program.
• Serve as advisor for students in the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
• Periodic review of policies and procedures.
• Assures that Nurse Anesthesia Program student records are maintained including academic, health and professional, and other relevant data bases.
• Serves as a mentor to students and graduate faculty in the research/scholarship process.  In addition, provides information and resources for students entering or advancing in the profession.
• Convenes and facilitates meetings with DNP program faculty and the Associate Dean of Graduate Nursing Programs.
• Teaches in the DNP Program Nurse Anesthesia Track.

Requirements:

• ·       Doctoral degree in nursing, current certification as a CRNA, and prior clinical, academic, scholarship and/or research experience.
• Experience in administering a Nurse Anesthesia program, formal instruction inurriculum design or willingness to obtain continuing education/certification within 6 months of hire.
• Prior experience with COA accreditation processes and outcomes assessment and evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required.
• Engagement in professional organizations and a record of scholarly achievement are highly desirable.
• Valid current RN license and appropriate credentials (certificate of authority and certification as a CRNA) to practice in Indiana.
• At least 5 years of experience in the practice of nursing as a CRNA.
• Current knowledge and formal instruction in curriculum design and development, testing and implementation of a CRNA program.
• Professional membership in the AANA.

Located within 10 minutes of downtown Indianapolis, Marian University is one of the nation’s preeminent Catholic institutions of higher learning, and ranks as one of US News & World Report’s top universities in the Midwest Region. Marian University was founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, and the Franciscan Values that the Sisters ingrained into the university’s culture are still prevalent today. The university has experienced tremendous growth in the past 15 years under the leadership of President Daniel J. Elsener, including the opening of the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013 – the state’s first new medical school in 110 years. Marian University’s football team has captured the NAIA national championship in 2012 and 2015. In 2016 and 2017, the women’s basketball team won back-to-back NAIA national championships. Marian University is also home to the most successful collegiate cycling program in the nation, which currently holds 42 national titles.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a letter of application, a current CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness or scholarly work. All applications should be submitted to hr@marian.edu.

Marian University is an EOE

The Leighton School of Nursing at Marian University in Indianapolis seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as the Assistant Program Director for the Certified Nurse Anesthesia Program. The Assistant Program Director assists the Program Director in the daily operations of the Doctoral of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia Program and assists in assuring compliance with the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program’s Standards and Guidelines. This position is for a doctoral-prepared Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who is experientially qualified to assist the program administrator and if required, assume leadership responsibility for the program. The Assistant Program Director serves as designee for the Program Director, is the coordinator of clinical requirements, and teaches classes as assigned. 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University

• Adheres to Marian University’s policy and procedures

• Performs duties as workload necessitates

• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors

• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues

• Meets department productivity standards

• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems

• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals

• Adheres to the department budget

Additional Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

·  Assists in ensuring compliance with the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program’s Standards and Guidelines.

·  Assists the Program Director in reviewing student applications and communicating with applicants regarding the application process.

·   Conducts interviews with applicants as part of the admissions committee.

·   Assists the Program Director in coordinating the clinical program of graduate students, including scheduling with clinical instructors during the orientation process, determining student sites, and evaluation of clinical sites.

·  Organizes and prepares students for pre-clinical orientation.

·   Performs clinical and didactic evaluation of students.

·   Promotes instructor development.

·   Serves as assistant administrative advisor for all nurse anesthesia students.

·  Prepares and teaches assigned classes to first-year students, prepares and administers exams to first-year students, and assists with all case conference classes.

·  Assists the Program Director in coordinating activities and committees to ensure stated program goals are achieved.

·  As directed by the Program Director, communicates with the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), and faculty.

·  Participates in University committees and attends the AANA Assembly of School Faculty meetings.

·  Contributes to an environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

·  Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed and demonstrates knowledge of environmental issues that influence the program and nurse anesthesia practice by engaging in professional development.

·  Remains current in clinical practice via the one day per week clinical release time. 

·  Supports the Nurse Anesthetist Program by performing all other duties as assigned.

·  Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

·  Education: An appropriate doctoral-level degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education is required. A Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or a PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education is required by 2018.

·  Experience: Administrative and leadership experience is required.

·  Certifications/Licensure: Current certification or current recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) is required. A current unencumbered license or privilege to practice as a registered professional nurse (RN) and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Indiana is required or must be obtained by the date of employment.

·  Skills: The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

·   Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and reports, legal requirements, governmental regulations, university policies and procedures. Ability to write correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from members of the university or business community.

·   Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

·   Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Located within 10 minutes of downtown Indianapolis, Marian University is one of the nation’s preeminent Catholic institutions of higher learning, and ranks as one of US News & World Report’s top universities in the Midwest Region. Marian University was founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, and the Franciscan Values that the Sisters ingrained into the university’s culture are still prevalent today. The university has experienced tremendous growth in the past 15 years under the leadership of President Daniel J. Elsener, including the opening of the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013 – the state’s first new medical school in 110 years. Marian University’s football team has captured the NAIA national championship in 2012 and 2015. In 2016 and 2017, the women’s basketball team won back-to-back NAIA national championships. Marian University is also home to the most successful collegiate cycling program in the nation, which currently holds 42 national titles.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a letter of application, a current CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness or scholarly work. All applications should be submitted to hr@marian.edu.

Marian University is an EOE

The University of Evansville invites applicants for a 12-month tenure-track Program Administrator position to assist in the development of the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program. Major responsibilities include designing the CRNA curriculum, preparing for the COA accreditation visit, developing clinical affiliations, and recruiting faculty for the program.  Ongoing responsibilities will include budgeting, curriculum development and revision, faculty development and evaluation, student recruitment, teaching, and the ongoing development and assessment of the CRNA Program and its outcomes.  There will also be responsibilities for service to the University, community and the CRNA profession. Opportunities exist to participate in clinical practice in the community and to be involved in inter-professional education activities.

Minimum requirements for the position include a terminal degree in their field, current certification/licensure, 3 years of CRNA clinical experience and prior CRNA teaching experience.  CRNA program administration and or development is preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please email a letter of application, current CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jerrilee LaMar, Chair, CRNA Program Administrator Search Committee, at jl117@evansville.edu and complete the UE online application located at:  http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employmentApp.cfm. The University of Evansville is an independent, comprehensive, selective admissions university recognized for excellence in its core liberal arts and sciences curriculum and professional programs.  Total enrollment is approximately 2,500 students. The University is a leader in study abroad and has a campus in England, Harlaxton College. The University of Evansville operates under a non-discriminatory policy with regard to race, color, creed or religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.  Minorities and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.  The University of Evansville participates in the E-Verify program.