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Nebraska Methodist Health System

CRNA Program Director

Nebraska Methodist Health System, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Overview

Administrative and operational oversight for the CRNA program including hiring of faculty, curriculum development, accreditation requirements, and program evaluation. Location: 720 N. 87th St., Omaha, NE. Salary is competitive with CRNA practice. The candidate must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and efficiently accomplish goals. Responsibilities

Collaborates with college leadership, to include the Dean of Nursing and Director of the DNP program, regarding doctoral student issues and policies Assumes responsibility for meeting COA accreditation requirements. Prepares and administers the program’s budget, in collaboration with college leadership and financial staff. Works in collaboration with the program assistant director and program faculty to ensure quality program curriculum, instruction, and programmatic evaluation in the didactic phase of the program. Leads the initial and continued accreditation of the program by Council on Accreditation (COA) and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Provides didactic instruction in the nurse anesthesia program. Supervises hiring, evaluation, and mentorship of Nurse Anesthesia Program assistant director, faculty, and adjunct faculty Coordinates orientation of new faculty members to the Nurse Anesthesia program. Oversees nurse anesthesia-specific course management, development, implementation, evaluation to provide appropriate learning experiences for students, teaching, skills labs, student advisement, and student formative and summative evaluation. Engages with internal and external stakeholders on program progress and evaluation. In conjunction with program faculty, engages with clinical sites to ensure both breadth and depth of student clinical experiences. Supervises Nurse Anesthesia Program Evaluation process. Coordinates and prepare correspondence to maintain communication with the academic community, health care institutions, state and federal governments, councils and agencies that have direct impact on the school process. Serves on the Nursing Assessment Team and the Graduate Team committees. Perform other duties as assigned. Schedule

Mon - Fri, with occasional weekends and evenings Job Requirements

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DNAP, or EdD) from an accredited institution of higher education required. Experience

A minimum of 3 years of practice as a CRNA required. Experience in classroom instruction or nursing program leadership required. Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of curricular design to include experience in distance education and development of quality online programs preferred. Prior experience with program accreditation processes preferred. Prior experience with evaluation and outcomes assessment preferred. License/Certification

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required. Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required. APRN-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (APRN-CRNA) license in Nebraska required upon hire. Eligible for the Controlled Substance Registration Certification (CSRC) through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Certification required within 6 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Extensive knowledge of graduate education and clinical requirements. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Strong communicator with customer service skills. Exceptional team building, collaborative, and communication skills. Proficient in software applications including but not limited to MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and internet and database applications such as Typhon Clinical Tracking System. Flexible and adaptable. Some travel may be necessary, including overnight travel on occasion as required for practicum site visits and professional development. Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force. Physical Activity

Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Grasping Lifting Standing Stooping/bending Twisting Walking Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Keyboarding/typing Pulling/Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motions Sitting Speaking/talking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing Seeing/Visual Job Hazards

Not Related: Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. Job Details

Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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