Nurse Anesthesia Program Director — Leadership & Curriculum

Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing seeks a Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program (DNP-NA) to provide academic, educational, and administrative leadership for the program as a joint appointment with the College of Medicine.

The director ensures COA and CCNE accreditation, oversees curriculum development, clinical training, faculty recruitment, and student mentorship, aligning with the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine missions.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required from an accredited institution.
• Current CRNA certification and NBCRNA recertification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification.
• Minimum of three years of CRNA experience.
• Ability to develop, implement, and assess nurse anesthesia curriculum.
• Commitment to advocacy for the nursing anesthesia profession.
• Experience with simulation in clinical training or educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Nurse Anesthesia program, overseeing academic and clinical components.
• Collaborate with senior nursing and medical leaders to ensure high-quality curriculum and instruction.
• Ensure COA and CCNE accreditation standards and processes are met and managed.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic goals and program objectives.
• Lead recruitment to attract qualified faculty and staff and manage budgets and resources.

Skills

Curriculum development

Faculty recruitment

Clinical supervision

Simulation in training

Student mentorship

Advocacy for profession

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or EdD) from an accredited institution

Job description

Penn State's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing seeks a Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program (DNP-NA) to provide academic, educational, and administrative leadership for the program as a joint appointment with the College of Medicine.

The director ensures COA and CCNE accreditation, oversees curriculum development, clinical training, faculty recruitment, and student mentorship, aligning with the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine missions.