Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA)

University of Buffalo • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The School of Nursing at the University at Buffalo (UBSON) is seeking the next Director of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program (DNP-PD). As a R1 Carnegie and AAU member university, we lead in the doctoral education of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA). The University at Buffalo Program was founded in 1981 by Ira Gunn, CRNA, MLN, FAAN who was a US Army veteran and fierce advocate for nurse anesthetists and nurse anesthesia programs and who was named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing in 2003. As Program Director (DNP-PD) the primary role is to support the on-going education, scholarship, and service/practice missions of the UBSON program by providing leadership, oversight, and direction of the program operating in the School of Nursing. The CRNA DNP-PD helps to ensure that the standards and policies of the UBSON and accrediting agencies (COA/CCNE) are met in the DNP program. The CRNA DNP-PD works closely with the dean, assistant/associate deans, DNP committee, and faculty to teach and facilitate course offerings and student experiences. DNP-PDs report to the Assistant/Associate Dean for the DNP Program and lead in the tri-partite faculty mission of education, scholarship and service. This is a full-time faculty appointment where 0.20 FTE of the appointment provides an administrative stipend as the program administrator.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in nursing with undergraduate/graduate degrees from regionally accredited colleges/universities.
• Registered nurse/APRN licensed (or license pending) to practice in the State of New York and certification as a CRNA.
• Clinical experience as a CRNA.
• Evidence of a sustained and progressive record of academic leadership and scholarly productivity at the national level.
• CV consistent to hold the rank of Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo.
• Ability to organize, inspire, support, and build effective teams to advance the missions of the SON.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with the Dean and SON leadership, faculty, staff, and students.
• Prior administrative, teaching, research and/or clinical practice experience involving the successful management of faculty, students and/or professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience leading in a complex organizational environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a program coordinator or director in a graduate program.
• Experience developing and sustaining collaborative partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspired leadership to continuously evaluate and implement the curriculum for their DNP track to ensure academic excellence and compliance with applicable accreditation and licensing requirements.
• Identify programmatic needs related to faculty assignments, assuring appropriate educational, scholarship, and practice/service goals.
• Work with leadership to identify adjunct faculty needs, hire, and evaluate adjunct faculty.
• Supervise faculty as assigned in their track.
• Serve as a resource for course faculty and students and communicate and serve as the first contact to resolve student and faculty issues in their track.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Coordinator to identify and secure the development of new clinical sites, maintain current clinical sites, and continuously evaluate clinical sites.
• Create and monitor compliance with policies and procedures as needed.
• Monitor and report performance of students on certification examinations and collaborate with leadership to improve first time pass rates.
• Complete verifications, proof of program completion, including specifics of courses and clinical hours for alumni.
• Provide oversight to ensure faculty development/mentorship for faculty to advance in the development of their teaching, service, and scholarship.
• Maintain current certification in specialty and demonstrate knowledge of professional issues affecting clinical practice.
• Develop, teach, and evaluate assigned courses, mentor students, develop simulation policies and practices, and conduct scholarly inquiry.
• Monitor activities for their track to assure the meeting of accreditation standards.
• Lead the development and maintenance of clinical practice sites and preceptors.
• Report to and assist the assistant/associate dean for the DNP programs in making teaching assignments and revising the curriculum as needed.
• Collaborate with Office of Student Services regarding DNP student recruitment, admission, and financial aid programs.
• Plan and provide welcome orientation and exit interviews for students in their program.
• Monitor student progression and support students and faculty in discussions about progression issues.
• Ensure successful and timely completion of DNP scholarly projects and dissemination of the same.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree