Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor-in Residence or Assistant/Associate/Professor, School of Nursing [R0143009]

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director / Assistant / Associate / Professor-in Residence or Assistant / Associate / Professor, School of Nursing R0143009 .

ROLE of the POSITION

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Assistant Program Director / Assistant / Associate / Professor-in-Residence or Assistant / Associate / Professor will work closely with the CRNA Program Director to provide vital leadership for the CRNA Program track within the DNP Program (12-month).

The incumbent will work closely with the CRNA Program Director to develop syllabi as well as teaching courses within the program.

Duties include but not limited to :

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

Coordinate clinical assignments, site visits, clinical rotations, and evaluation of students

Maintain student records during academic and clinical experiences

Serves 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

Assist the CRNA Program Director with administration and functions of the program in their absence

Assist in writing of accreditation documents (self-study) as applicable

Assist 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

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

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT / COLLEGE

The School of Nursing at UNLV offers CCNE-accredited programs leading to a BSN, MS (nurse practitioner and nurse educator tracks), DNP, and PhD (Educator and Interprofessional Health concentrations and DNP to PhD).

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The individual must hold a doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited College or university. The individual must also hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license and if selected applicant is subject to a one-time background check.

This individual must be a CRNA and will be required to obtain their Nevada CRNA license upon job acceptance.

Faculty rank will be dependent upon educational credentials, terminal degree, experience, and scholarly achievement. In the instance of tenure-track or tenured consideration, the rank and track will be based on UNLV School of Nursing criteria and review.

NOTE : The senior level nursing faculty member must possess a record of extensive scholarly achievement.

Assistant / Associate / Professor-in-Residence (non-tenure-track) : terminal degree & experience.

Assistant / Associate Professor (tenure-track) : terminal degree and comprehensive experience and research activity.

Associate / Professor (tenured) : terminal degree, research activity, and a record of extensive scholarly achievement.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years’ experience in academic and clinical teaching preferred.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

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

PERKS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

discounts on and off campus

for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles