Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor-in Residence, School of Nursing [R0152623]

About the role

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor-in-Residence will work closely with the CRNA Program Director to provide vital leadership for the CRNA Program track within the DNP Program.

Responsibilities

• Teach anesthesia program courses to students from UNLV in the DNP-CRNA Program
• Participate in selection and evaluation of students for admission to the DNP-CRNA Program
• Orient students to the clinical anesthesia area
• Cook up clinical assignments, site visits, clinical rotations, and evaluation of students
• Maintain student records during academic and clinical experiences
• Serve as a liaison/contact person between UNLV, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs, 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
• Aid the CRNA Program Director with administration and functions of the program in their absence
• Aid 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
• Maintain active practice as a CRNA

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Nevada RN license
• Active practice as a CRNA

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in academic and clinical teaching preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to teach and mentor students
• Experience with CRNA program administration
• Knowledge of Nevada nursing regulations and accreditation standards

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and 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
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

Pay

This is a 12-month, 3-semester position at 0.8 FTE

Schedule

This position is based in Las Vegas and requires on-site work across UNLV campuses and clinical locations

Application

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.