Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Clinical Faculty, School of Nursing

Position Summary
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing ( SON ) invites applicants for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ( CRNA ) Clinical Faculty position. This is a full time appointment to teach in the SON in Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ( CRNA ) programs. Responsibilities include: Classroom and online didactic teaching. Mentoring supervising and evaluating students in clinical and simulated learning environments. Planning developing and implementing evidence-based innovative and interactive learning experiences for students within classroom and clinical learning environments. Maintaining clinical nursing expertise and adhering to ethical and professional nursing standards of practice. Complying with State University Clinical Agency Accrediting Agencies and professional regulations and requirements. Using effective communication skills both verbal and written with students faculty staff community partners and interdisciplinary roles. Collaborating with faculty to plan design implement and lead classroom laboratory/simulated and community practical student learning experiences. Establishing collaborative and positive working relationships that respect the dignity worth and culture of students faculty staff colleagues peers patients families communities agency nurse managers and interdisciplinary agency teams and staff. Participating in agency/organizational/unit orientations. Assisting students with the transfer utilization and synthesis of knowledge into current learning activities and practical experiences through establishment of physical and emotional environments conducive to effective teaching and learning. Establishing early intervention/remediation through specific written guidance and referral for activities to facilitate academic success in students demonstrating unsafe advanced nursing practice and/or who lack clinical preparation. Supporting incoming student selection recruitment initiatives and school of nursing activities. Successfully advance service scholarship and teaching missions of UB. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. We are committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students engaged in education research and service. We encourage applications from women members of historically marginalized groups veterans and individuals with disabilities. About UB School of Nursing Founded in 1936 UB School of Nursing is a leader in high-quality nursing education and research in a dynamic university setting. Our mission continues our scholarly excellence as we educate clinical leaders conduct impactful research and deliver clinical care based upon principles of collaboration equity inclusion and social justice for our region and the world. Our undergraduate programs prepare nurses for expanded professional roles in an increasingly complex and evolving health care environment and our graduate and advanced certificate programs prepare clinicians researchers educators and leaders to provide complex care across settings educate the next generation of nurses and advance nursing and health care knowledge. Learn more: Our benefits where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree from a Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs ( COA ) accredited Nurse Anesthetist Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice ( DNAP ) or PhD degree Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NYS or eligible for licensure in NYS Initial certification and continued recertification by the National Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists ( CRNA ) A minimum of two years clinical experience as a CRNA Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as an interdisciplinary healthcare team member Must maintain clinical practice as a CRNA (maximum one day/week)

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a clinical instructor in a COA accredited nurse anesthesia educational program.