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Westerly Hospital

Program Director School of Nurse Anesthesia

Westerly Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540

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Overview Specialty:

CRNA / Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Hospital Site:

Yale New Haven Hospital

Location:

New Haven, CT

Work Schedule:

Day / Evening

Scheduled Hours:

40

Position Type:

FTE

EMR System:

EPIC

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health? Excellent work environment

– Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancement

– Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system.

Relocation Assistance

– We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension plan matched tax‑sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions – tuition assistance effective day one

Generous PTO program, loan forgiveness program

Employee wellness initiatives and support programs

Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician‑led multi‑specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

Program Director Role The function of the program director is to oversee operations of the Yale New Haven Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia. The program director is also responsible for the management and mentorship for the students enrolled in the program. The program director is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Standards and Guidelines. This individual must have earned a doctorate degree (DNP, DNAP, DNP‑A, DNSc or PhD) from an institution of higher education accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The Program Director functions as a clinical CRNA, a clinical preceptor, and a didactic instructor, at both YNHHSNA and CCSU, our university affiliate.

Responsibilities

CRNA CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS

Full time CRNA position: 80% as Program Director and 20% clinical time.

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication of essential information to academic and clinical faculty, department chairs, and deans.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Assumption of overall responsibility for all nurse anesthesia program activities.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

Design of clinical rotation schedules to maximize student experience and growth.

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT

Preparation of a budget plan for the program supporting academic quality.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Participation in ongoing scholarly endeavors activities including (but not limited to) continuing education, research, publication, and lecturing.

Qualifications Education The candidate must be a graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA). A Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or a PhD in Nursing Education or Allied Health from an accredited institution of higher education is required.

Experience Current employment as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. A minimum of 5 years experience in an administrative or clinical leadership role and didactic activities. Experience as an Assistant Program Director for a nurse anesthesia educational program (preferred).

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 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the state of Connecticut is required by the date of employment. RN and APRN licenses and ACLS certification required.

Special Skills Specialized knowledge of institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements of nurse anesthesia programs. Skilled in curriculum development and the instruction and evaluation of nurse anesthesia students. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Skilled in effective communication and conflict resolution.

Additional Information To learn more, please email or schedule an interview with our In‑House Provider Recruiter:

James Hammell

475‑339‑6050

James.Hammell@ynhh.org

YNHHS Requisition ID: 165367

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