CRNA Faculty

JOB SUMMARY
MTSA’s entry-level DNAP-PD program educates registered nurses with critical care experience to the advanced practice specialty of anesthesia. As the CRNA Faculty, the faculty member is expected to teach at the graduate level; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; research/scholarship; participate on School committees and/or initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctorate in Nursing or related field
• Previous clinical experience as a nurse anesthetist
• Current CRNA certification by NBCRNA
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in state(s) of practice
• Teaching philosophy commensurate with MTSA’s mission and values
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not to be considered an exhaustive or exclusive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related activities as requested. This list describes major responsibilities to support the continuing education processes for MTSA:

• Develop and deliver instructional content for the education of nurse anesthesia students, during both the didactic and clinical (simulation) portions of assigned courses
• Utilize evaluation tools and processes to assign grades to students for didactic course and for evaluation of satisfactory participation and performance on clinical simulation activities
• Evaluate and assess current educational needs of students and participate in the revision of curriculum as needed in conjunction with Program Administrator for assigned courses
• Provide written summaries of each student’s didactic performance at the end of each semester and forward to the Program Administrator
• Assist with the development of and participate in delivery of didactic material for nurse anesthesia students
• Maintain an open line of communication with the Program Administrator in matters concerning didactic progression of the anesthesia students
• Maintain open communication with students in program. Answer e-mails and texts from students and return phone calls within 24-48 hours during MTSA business days.
• Assists Program Administrator in managing the administrative and programmatic functions of the program by serving as resource for questions and any suggestions for improvement of content and/or process
• Competence in use of technology in teaching and distance learning
• Demonstrated computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite
• Assume other duties as assigned

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
• MTSA Staff Committee Member
• Nurse Anesthesia Program (NAP) Council
• Other committees as assigned

REPORTING
Reports to Program Administrator, DNAP-PD program

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full-time employment by Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants.