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:

• Providing in-person classroom instruction

• Providing course management

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

• Video recording lecture content for future use

• Holding office hours

• Planning and participating in simulation and skills lab

• Participating in the admissions process for the nurse anesthesia program

• Providing guidance for student DNP projects

• Developing and maintain clinical sites

• Assisting with curriculum development

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

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

• Maintaining student records in accordance with the COA and NBCRNA

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

Qualifications

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

• Unencumbered PA RN license

• Certification as a CRNA through the NBCRNA

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

• Teaching experience preferred

• Applicants must also have knowledge of CRNA practice and professional issues

• 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

Closing Statement

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'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 educational 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.