Assistant Program Director - School of Nurse Anesthesia

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Assistant Program Director (APD) is a 1.0 FTE (full time with 50% devoted to direct clinical care and 50% to APD duties) is a position requiring a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) qualified by graduate degree, education and experience. The function of the APD is the assist the CRNA Program Director in the daily operations of the Yale New Haven Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia (YNHHSNA). The APD assists in assuring compliance with the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program's (COA's) Standards and Guidelines. This individual must have an earned doctorate degree (DNP, DNAP, DNP-A, DNSc, or PhD) from an institution of higher education accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The APD serves as designee for the Program Director as well as functioning as a clinical CRNA, a clinical preceptor and a didactic instructor, both at YNHHSNA and at CCSU, our university affiliate.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Assists in ensuring compliance with the COA's Standards and Guidelines; assists PD in coordinating activities and committees to ensure stated program goals are achieved.
• 2. Assists PD in reviewing student applications and communicating with applicants regarding the application process; conducts interviews with applicants as part of the admissions committee.
• 3. Assists PD in coordinating the clinical program of graduate students, including but not limited to scheduling of SRNAs, determining student rotation sites, and ongoing communication with/evaluation of clinical sites.
• 4. Monitors student progression throughout the program as it relates to case numbers and types; assigns clinical experiences accordingly; reviews/logs student care plans; aids in performing clinical and didactic evaluations of students.
• 5. Acts as a professional role model for all nurse anesthesia students.
• 6. Prepares/delivers lectures to students; assists in preparing/administering exams to students; assists students with preparation of presentations and other scholarly endeavors; organizes simulation sessions and other enrichment activities throughout the program; organizes pre-clinical orientation and prepares students for entry into the OR.
• 7. Participates in hospital committees and attends the AANA Assembly of School Faculty meetings annually; remains competent/current through self-directed professional reading and other endeavors; demonstrates knowledge of environmental issues that influence the program and nurse anesthesia practice.
• 8. As directed by the PD, communicates with the COA, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), NBCRNA, faculty.
• 9. As directed by the PD, communicates with clinical and didactic faculty; promotes staff and preceptor development; acts as a liaison between the staff and the School.

EDUCATION

The candidate must be a graduate of a Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). A Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or a PhD in Nursing, Education, Allied Health or Health-related Sciences from an accredited institution of higher learning is required.

EXPERIENCE

Current employment as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Experience as a CRNA in a clinical role for a minimum of 1 year preferred, not required. Lecturing and precepting experience. Administrative and/or leadership experience of at least 2 years (preferred).

LICENSURE

The candidate must have current certification or current recertification by the National Board of Certification and Re-certification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). A current unencumbered license of privilege to practice as a registered professional nurse (RN) and as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut is required or must be obtained by the date of employment. Current and active membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is a requirement of the APD position.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Creativity, flexibility, adaptability, ability to problem solve, anticipate and plan are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Strong computer literacy and experience with the use of Outlook, Power Point and Excel is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

N/A

To learn more, please email or schedule an interview with our In-House Provider Recruiter:

James Hammell

475-339-6050

James.Hammell@ynhh.org