Director of the Nurse Anesthesia – Dnp – Program

Director of the Nurse Anesthesia – Dnp – Program

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or EdD) from an accredited institution.
• Current certification/recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a CRNA.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and assess nurse anesthesia curriculum.
• Commitment to advocacy for the profession of nurse anesthesia.
• Experience with simulation in clinical training or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Nurse Anesthesia program, overseeing both academic and clinical components.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Professional Graduate Nursing Programs and Chief Nurse Anesthetist, to ensure high-quality curriculum and instruction.
• Ensure program compliance with COA and CCNE accreditation standards and processes, preparing for accreditation reviews and managing ongoing assessment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Nurse Anesthesia program’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Manage program budgets and resource allocation, including personnel, clinical sites, and simulation resources.
• Lead recruitment efforts to attract and hire qualified faculty and staff to meet program needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clinical partners to ensure optimal student placements, supervision, and learning experiences.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement efforts for the program, including collecting and analyzing student outcomes and clinical data.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor for Nurse Anesthesia students, providing guidance on academic and clinical progress.
• Oversee the admissions process for Nurse Anesthesia students, including participating in interviews and selection.
• Ensure students receive appropriate clinical experience through collaboration with clinical sites and preceptors.
• Lead initiatives to enhance student success, including academic advising, remediation, and support services.
• Develop and lead clinical skills and simulation experiences that align with best practices and program learning outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that supports diversity, equity, and student well-being.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in a nurse anesthesia program.
• Experience in nurse anesthesia program administration, including accreditation management.
• Certification in Simulation.
• A defined program of scholarship with evidence of research, publications, or grants.
• Proven leadership and experience in strategic planning, student mentorship, and clinical coordination.