Director - Nurse Anesthesia Program

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Primary Function/general Purpose Of Position

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-Nurse Anesthesia Program Director is a full-time member of the Mercy College Division of Nursing and graduate faculty, with all the rights and

responsibilities of a faculty appointment. The Program Director is responsible to coordinate and provide leadership for all aspects and activities of the DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program to ensure a quality program that delivers exemplary student outcomes. The DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program director is responsible for program administration, accreditation, curriculum development, review and assessment, program budget preparation and management, oversight of faculty, collaboration with clinical partners to ensure quality clinical

experiences, collaboration with key stakeholders, and student recruitment and retention.

Essential Job Functions

In collaboration with the Academic Dean and faculty colleagues, develops, implements, reviews, revises, curriculum and completes internal and external assessment, and institutional effectiveness processes including but not limited to annual reports and accreditation reports; maintains all necessary components of program accreditation (Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia

Educational Programs And Commission On Collegiate Nursing

Education (CCNE).Maintains current knowledge of trends, best practices, and

educational methodologies. Serves as a resource and professional model for faculty, staff, and students within the program and a collegial partner to colleagues at the College. Maintains an active practice.Works with the Assistant Program Director and other faculty to ensure appropriate coordination of the didactic and simulation aspects of the program.Maintains a teaching workload related to classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction.Participates in faculty governance through serving on college and division committees.Provides primary hiring, orientation, mentoring, and evaluation of DNP-CRNA faculty and support personnel.Serve as a role model for scholarship in clinical or

educational research including evidence-based guidelines, quality improvement, and other projects, and dissemination of results through manuscripts and presentations.Participate in local, regional, and national specialty organizations to be current on issues that may impact the nurse anesthesia program and practice.Collaborates with faculty teaching support courses and other support services to ensure quality student outcomes.Establishes and maintain a community advisory group related to community needs and clinical partnerships.Assists the clinical coordinator in decisions related to clinical assignments. Establishes and maintains a quality process related to clinical placements. This includes securing appropriate clinical learning opportunities that support student outcomes, ensuring appropriate contracts are in place, and evaluating qualification of preceptors and overall clinical

experiences. Responsible for development, review, and updating DNP-CRNA student handbook and policies contained within.

This Document Is Not An Exhaustive List Of All

responsibilities,

skills,

duties,

requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related

duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/certification

Licensure: Unrestricted Registered Nurse License State of Ohio (required)

Certification: National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (required)

BLS: Basic Life Support (required)

ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (required)

PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required)

CRNA: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (required)

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice or Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (required)

Work

Experience

5 years

experience as CRNA: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (required)

2 Years

Experience As Nurse Anesthesia Faculty (required)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Not Applicable To This Position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required To Car Travel To Off-site

locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Physical

Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x

Stoop, Kneel x

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical

Requirements/hazards

Physical

Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Hear Alarms/telephone/audio Recordings

Reach Above Shoulder

Finger Dexterity

Hazards

Not Applicable To This Position

Skills

Crna Practices

Budgeting And Financial Acumen

Evaluate Team Member Performance

Develop Process For Data Collection And Analysis

Curriculum development and assessment Obtain and evaluate clinical learning opportunities

Effective Interpersonal

skills

experience interacting with students, faculty, college community and community of interest

Organizational And Problem Solving

skills

attention to detail

active listener

ability to build cohesive team

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription Drug Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance W/ad&d

Employer Contributions To Retirement Savings Plan When Eligible

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

And Much More

Benefits Offerings Vary According To Employment Status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and

Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com