Join Nebraska Methodist College as CRNA Program Director: Shape the Future of Anesthesia Education!
Are you ready to shape the future of anesthesia education? Nebraska Methodist College (NMC), a prestigious accredited, private, not-for-profit institution in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a dynamic CRNA Program Director to lead our CRNA program. In this pivotal role, you will provide administrative and operational oversight, including faculty hiring, curriculum development, ensuring accreditation compliance, and program evaluation. We are looking for an individual with exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize effectively, and a commitment to achieving program goals. At NMC, our close-knit, caring community has been dedicated to nurturing students since 1891, offering a holistic culture of caring and a robust educational experience. Join us in continuing to provide outstanding education while impacting the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with college leadership on doctoral student issues and policies.
- Ensures COA accreditation requirements are met.
- Prepares and manages the program’s budget with leadership and financial staff.
- Works with faculty to maintain quality curriculum and instruction in the didactic phase.
- Leads accreditation efforts with COA and CCNE.
- Provides didactic instruction in the nurse anesthesia program.
- Oversees hiring, evaluation, and mentorship of program faculty and adjuncts.
- Coordinates new faculty orientation.
- Manages course development and student evaluations in nurse anesthesia.
- Engages stakeholders on program progress and evaluation.
- Ensures comprehensive clinical experiences with faculty and clinical sites.
- Supervises program evaluation.
- Maintains communication with academic and healthcare partners.
- Serves on Nursing Assessment and Graduate Team committees.
Location:
- Methodist College- 720 N 87th St, Omaha, NE
Salary:
- Starting salary of $109,824 and increases based on work history/experience
Education
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DNAP, or EdD) from an accredited institution of higher education required.
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of practice as a CRNA required.
- Experience in classroom instruction or nursing program leadership required.
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Knowledge of curricular design to include experience in distance education and development of quality online programs preferred.
- Prior experience with program accreditation processes preferred.
- Prior experience with evaluation and outcomes assessment preferred.
License/Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) though the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) required.
- Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
- APRN-Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (APRN-CRNA) license in Nebraska required upon hire.
- Eligible for the Controlled Substance Registration Certification (CSRC) through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
- Active member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of graduate education and clinical requirements.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong communicator with customer service skills.
- Exceptional team building, collaborative, and communication skills.
- Proficient in software applications including but not limited to MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and internet and database applications such as Typhon Clinical Tracking System.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Some travel may be necessary, including overnight travel on occasion as required for practicum site visits and professional development.
About Nebraska Methodist College:
Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.
NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.
Our Mission:
As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.
We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about.
