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 healthcare 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

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.

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