Director of Nurse Anesthesia Program

Company: Lourdes University
Location: Sylvania
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Description:The Nurse Anesthesia Program Director is a full-time member of the Lourdes University College of Nursing facultywith all the rights and responsibilities of a faculty appointment. The Program Director is responsible for providingleadership in the areas of curriculum and program development, implementation, and evaluation of the NurseAnesthesia Program. This person is responsible for community outreach to clinical agencies in the negotiation ofcontracts for student clinical placement and the recruitment. Program Director is a member of the graduate faculty.Appointment contract and teaching responsibilities are assigned by the Provost and is a twelve (12) month contract.Selected responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Academic Program Leadership1.Assures the development, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum of study leading to a Doctor of NursingPractice degree with a concentration in nurse anesthesia.a. Assumes overall responsibility for meeting the Nurse Anesthesia program purpose, objectives, and goals.b. Prepares the schedule of Nurse Anesthesia program classes and assignment of teaching responsibilities incollaboration with the Assistant Program Director(s).c. Reviews the quality of the curriculum with faculty, students, and other stakeholders.d. Assures the acquisition of library and other educational resources needed for the effective implementationof the Nurse Anesthesia Program.e. Completes program evaluation and assessment reports and communicates findings to the Dean of theCollege of Nursing and Social Sciences and General Nursing Assembly as appropriate.f. Analyzes the overall effectiveness of the Nurse Anesthesia program faculty teaching and clinicalagency evaluation as appropriate.2. Follows the College of Nursing and Social Sciences policies and procedures, establishes criteria for studentregistered nurse anesthetists (SRNA) admissions, academic progress and graduation by:a. Supervising the process of student recruitment and selection committee members.b. Providing information to students regarding the policies and procedures of the College and programc. Serving as advisor for students in the Nurse Anesthesia Program.d. Participating in periodic review of policies and procedurese. Assuring that Nurse Anesthesia Program student records are maintained including academic, healthand professional, and other relevant databases.3. Serves as mentor to students and graduate faculty in the research/scholarship process. In addition, providesinformation and resources for students entering or advancing in the profession.4. Convenes and facilitates meetings with NAP faculty and the Dean of the College of Nursing and Social Sciences.Administrative Responsibilities1.Collaborates with the Dean of the College of Nursing and Social Sciences in the development and implementationof the Nurse Anesthesia Program budget to maintain adequate resources.2. Serves on: 1) Nurse Anesthesia Program Committees, 2) GNC Committee, 3) College of Nursing and SocialSciences Committee (s), University wide committee (s), and 4) the Graduate Executive Council (GEC) asappropriate.3. Directs the collection and storage of Nurse Anesthesia program documents and course materials, i.e., coursenotebooks, sample papers, class lists, syllabi, etc.4. Supervises hiring process of Nurse Anesthesia Program adjunct faculty and staff and coordinates orientation ofnew faculty members to the Nurse Anesthesia program.5. Assists the Dean of the College of Nursing and Social Sciences to secure and maintain appropriate programaccreditation.6. Prepares regular reports of program progress to internal and external stakeholders and accrediting organizations(COA, CCNE). Collaborates with other University departments to apply for outside funding opportunities.7. Submits Graduate Curriculum and Policy (GCAP) applications as appropriate to the Graduate Executive Council.8. Collaborates with Dean of the College of Nursing and Social Sciences regarding graduate program issues andpolicies.9. Supervises Nurse Anesthesia Program Assessment process.Fulfillment of Role of Faculty1. Engages in teaching, scholarship and service.2. Teaching workload is assigned by the Provost.3. Engages in professional development.a. Maintains certificationb. Has current membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)c. Attends appropriate departmental, college and professional meetingsd. Keeps current with anesthesia literaturee. Participates in the administration of anesthesia as administrative duties allowRequirements:1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.2. Must be a graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia.3. Must have a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.4. Maintain a valid, current RN license and appropriate credentials (certificate of authority and certificationas a CRNA) to practice in Ohio.5. Experience of at least five years in the practice of nursing as a CRNA.6. Current knowledge and at least two years of experience in curriculum development, testing andimplementation of a CRNA Program.7. Professional membership in the AANAPI7103bbd69156-37820-36597016

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