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JOB SUMMARY
MTSA’s entry-level DNAP-PD program educates registered nurses with critical care experience to the advanced practice specialty of anesthesia. As the CRNA Faculty, the faculty member is expected to teach at the graduate level; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; participate on School committees and/or initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate in Nursing or related field
- Previous clinical experience as a nurse anesthetist
- Current CRNA certification by NBCRNA
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice
- Teaching philosophy commensurate with MTSA’s mission and values
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and deliver instructional content for the education of nurse anesthesia students, during both the didactic and clinical (simulation) portions of assigned courses
- Utilize evaluation tools and processes to assign grades to students for didactic course and for evaluation of satisfactory participation and performance on clinical simulation activities
- Evaluate and assess current educational needs of students and participate in the revision of curriculum as needed in conjunction with Program Administrator for assigned courses
- Provide written summaries of each student’s didactic performance at the end of each semester and forward to the Program Administrator
- Assist with the development of and participate in delivery of didactic material for nurse anesthesia students
- Maintain an open line of communication with the Program Administrator in matters concerning didactic progression of the anesthesia students
- Maintain open communication with students in program. Answer e-mails and texts from students and return phone calls within 24-48 hours during MTSA business days.
- Assists Program Administrator in managing the administrative and programmatic functions of the program by serving as resource for questions and any suggestions for improvement of content and/or process
- Competence in use of technology in teaching and distance learning
- Demonstrated computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite
- Assume other duties as assigned
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
- MTSA Staff Committee Member
- Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP) Council
- Other committees as assigned
REPORTING
Reports to Program Administrator, DNAP-PD program
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full-time employment by Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia