What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of the Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) Program position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
The Director of the Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) Program provides academic, educational, and administrative leadership for the Nurse Anesthesia program. This is a joint appointment between the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and College of Medicine. The director ensures that the program meets accreditation standards from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The director is responsible for the overall administration and operations of the program, including curriculum development, clinical training oversight, faculty recruitment, and student mentorship. The director plays a vital role in shaping the program’s strategic initiatives, fostering best practices in teaching and clinical skills, and aligning with the mission and goals of the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine.
Administrative Responsibilities
Posted On 2/20/2025 Job Type Associate's Colleges
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Job Location Hershey, PA
The Director of the Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA) Program provides academic, educational, and administrative leadership for the Nurse Anesthesia program. This is a joint appointment between the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and College of Medicine. The director ensures that the program meets accreditation standards from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The director is responsible for the overall administration and operations of the program, including curriculum development, clinical training oversight, faculty recruitment, and student mentorship. The director plays a vital role in shaping the program’s strategic initiatives, fostering best practices in teaching and clinical skills, and aligning with the mission and goals of the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership for the Nurse Anesthesia program, overseeing both academic and clinical components.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Professional Graduate Nursing Programs and Chief Nurse Anesthetist, to ensure high-quality curriculum and instruction.
- Ensure program compliance with COA and CCNE accreditation standards and processes, preparing for accreditation reviews and managing ongoing assessment.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the Nurse Anesthesia program’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Manage program budgets and resource allocation, including personnel, clinical sites, and simulation resources.
- Lead recruitment efforts to attract and hire qualified faculty and staff to meet program needs.
- Maintain ongoing communication with clinical partners to ensure optimal student placements, supervision, and learning experiences.
- Engage in continuous quality improvement efforts for the program, including collecting and analyzing student outcomes and clinical data.
- This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean for the Professional Graduate Nursing Program in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, serving as the primary administrative and operational leader under their guidance. Additionally, the position maintains a secondary reporting relationship with the Chief Nurse Anesthetist, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine in the College of Medicine, collaborating closely to support the delivery of a high-quality curriculum and instruction.
- Supervise faculty and staff in the Nurse Anesthesia program.
- Collaborate with the recruitment and admissions team for student enrollment.
- Serve on committees essential to the DNP-NA program, Nese College of Nursing, and College of Medicine.
Posted On 2/20/2025 Job Type Associate's Colleges
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Job Location Hershey, PA
