Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 09, 2024
Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesia Program Search Extended until November 22, 2024 Hiring Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1027226 Posting Close Date: November 22, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: Position Summary The primary responsibility of this position is assistance with all academic and administrative functions of the Nurse Anesthesia (NA) Program Director, including oversight of the clinical curriculum, contracts and student assignments. The Assistant Director reports to the NA Program Director and performs the Program Director's duties in their absence. Duties & Responsibilities Assist the Program Director to ensure initial and ongoing compliance with the accreditation standards of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) Provide assistance with the administrative responsibilities of the program and assumes the NA Program Director role in their absence Coordination and oversight of the clinical curriculum, including learner assignments, learner experience logs, and clinical evaluations Develop content for the simulation curriculum that includes low and high-fidelity simulation for student clinical site preparation, evaluation of competency-based learning and student remediation. Provide counseling and assessment of remediation needs of learners Coordination of research and evidence-based practice activities for learners and CRNA faculty, including the DNP scholarly project, and supports student publication and dissemination of research in scholarly journals and professional forums Serves on the NA Program Curriculum Committee and provides leadership in curriculum development, assessment, and revision to meet COA and CCNE curriculum and learner outcome standards Serves on the Nurse Anesthesia Program Admission Committee; participates in review and selection of candidates for admission Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) from an institution of higher education that is accredited by an agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredited institution at the time the degree was conferred. Unencumbered Illinois license as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) Current certification of recertification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a CRNA agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredited institution at the time the degree was conferred. Preferred Qualifications Academic administrative experience preferred. Teaching experience preferred; Assistant Director will hold a concurrent faculty role commensurate with qualifications. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. 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Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12197?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d78c93e152b17b4c8a8adb383ad17e00