Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor-in-Residence, School of Nursing (R )
Position Overview
The CRNA Assistant Program Director works closely with the CRNA Program Director to provide leadership for the CRNA Program within the DNP Program (12‑month, 0.8 FTE). The incumbent will help develop syllabi, teach courses, and support student success throughout the program.
Duties
- Teach anesthesia program courses to students in the DNP‑CRNA Program.
- Participate in the selection and evaluation of students for admission to the DNP‑CRNA Program.
- Orient students to the clinical anesthesia area.
- Coordinate clinical assignments, site visits, clinical rotations, and evaluation of students.
- Maintain student records during academic and clinical experiences.
- Serve as liaison/contact person between UNLV, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA), NBCRNA, NVANA, and the clinical sites.
- Conduct on‑site visits with students, clinical coordinators, and members of the anesthesia department and hospital staff at clinical sites.
- Assist the CRNA Program Director with administration and functions of the program in their absence.
- Assist in writing accreditation documents (self‑study) as applicable.
- Assist the CRNA Program Director with advising of DNP‑CRNA students.
- Work in coordination with the Director of Clinical Placements to ensure clinical placement.
- Maintain specialty certification credentials and active practice as a CRNA.
- This is a 12‑month, 3‑semester position at 0.8 FTE.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA.
- Held or eligible to hold a Nevada RN license and, upon hire, obtain a Nevada CRNA license.
- Current CRNA credential with Nevada CRNA license upon job acceptance.
- Valid background check and compliance with any additional regional requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years’ experience in academic and clinical teaching.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Salary
Competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
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