Assistant Director for Clinical Education, Nurse Anesthesia Program

Methodist University•Fayetteville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Clinical Education is responsible for the clinical component of the Nurse Anesthesia Program. This role involves developing clinical sites, managing learner assignments, and overseeing clinical evaluations. Additionally, the position includes classroom instruction and student advisement. The Assistant Director reports to the CRNA Program Director and will assume the Director's duties in their absence. This role collaborates closely with the Assistant Director for Didactic and Simulation Education to ensure a seamless transition from classroom and simulation learning to clinical practice.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) from an accredited institution.
Current unencumbered license, or eligibility for licensure, as a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in North Carolina.
Current certification or recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from the NBCRNA.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a CRNA.
Formal education in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation.
Experience as a clinical preceptor, clinical instructor, or clinical coordinator for nurse anesthesia learners.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing clinical sites or managing clinical affiliation agreements.
Experience with clinical case tracking systems.
Teaching and academic administrative experience.
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director in ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, particularly those related to clinical sites and learning.
Develop and maintain clinical sites that meet COA requirements for case volume and variety, including recruitment and affiliation agreements.
Serve as the primary liaison to clinical partners, including Clinical Site Coordinators and anesthesia department leaders.
Coordinate clinical rotation assignments and schedules for learners.
Monitor learner case and clinical hour records to ensure graduation requirements are met.
Oversee clinical evaluation processes, including preceptor evaluations of learners and learner evaluations of sites and preceptors.
Conduct regular clinical site visits to observe learners and support preceptors.
Orient and develop clinical preceptors and Clinical Site Coordinators.
Collaborate with faculty to identify learners needing clinical remediation and develop/monitor remediation plans.
Ensure learners complete all clinical onboarding requirements (credentialing, immunizations, background checks, drug screening).
Work with the Assistant Director for Didactic and Simulation Education to align course content and simulation with clinical expectations.
Provide instruction in core nurse anesthesia courses, focusing on clinical practicum courses.
Advise learners on clinical progression and professional development.
Serve as a faculty advisor for learner DNP scholarly projects, particularly those involving clinical site quality improvement.
Collect and report clinical outcome data for program evaluation and accreditation reports.
Participate in preparation for COA accreditation site visits.
Serve on the Admissions Committee for candidate review and selection.
Serve on the Curriculum Committee, contributing to curriculum assessment and revision to meet accreditation standards.