Faculty Position, Nurse Anesthesia Program, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University

The Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking a full-time faculty member for its DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP). This position is responsible for teaching anesthesia-specific content and course management of designated coursework in the plan of study. All teaching should incorporate evidence-based practice principles into content taught. The role requires demonstrated knowledge, competence, and experience in the nurse anesthesia specialty for at least three years of providing direct patient care as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Experience as a didactic instructor is preferred. The role requires excellent organizational, written, and oral interpersonal communication skills.

In collaboration with the Program Director of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, this faculty member will be responsible for:

bull; Providing in-person classroom instruction

bull; Providing course management

bull; Developing and/or revising course content as needed to remain current

bull; Video recording lecture content for future use

bull; Holding office hours

bull; Planning and participating in simulation and skills lab

bull; Participating in the admissions process for the nurse anesthesia program

bull; Providing guidance for student DNP projects

bull; Developing and maintain clinical sites

bull; Assisting with curriculum development

bull; Providing classroom and clinical instruction, counseling to students involved in clinical incidents,
and developing appropriate remediation plans

bull; Assisting the Program Director in obtaining and maintenance of accreditation by the Council on
Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)

bull; Maintaining student records in accordance with the COA and NBCRNA

bull; Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the
Enterprise

bull; Earned doctoral degree in nursing or appropriate discipline from an accredited institution

bull; Unencumbered PA RN license

bull; Certification as a CRNA through the NBCRNA

bull; Three years of clinical experience providing direct patient care as a CRNA

bull; Teaching experience preferred

bull; Applicants must also have knowledge of CRNA practice and professional issues

bull; Participation in relevant professional organizations

This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit on-line application/CV on line: http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html Job ID # 9305995

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.