Lead Clinical Director – DNAP (Kansas)

This is a part-time position with primary duties and responsibilities based in Kansas.

Occupational Summary: 
This position oversees the coordination of all student activities in the clinical area, including clinical scheduling, pre- and post-clinical conferences, Mortality/Morbidity conferences, and journal club, directly completing these tasks for students in Kansas. The position includes teaching responsibility in the classroom for the Clinical Practicum courses as outlined in the curriculum. This position is in-person, half-time and should expect to be on campus at minimum weekly.  

Stewardship Statement:
This position is responsible to cultivate and maintain the institution’s Catholic identity and its mission to empower graduates to transform society. As a member of the Newman University community, the individual will join with the institution’s sponsors, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC Sisters), to witness God’s love in Mission to empower others, foster oneness, celebrate life, form right relationships, and walk as compassionate companions. The individual is responsible to uphold this mission in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae, fostering an environment where Catholicism is present while encouraging an impartial search for truth across multiple disciplines engaged in interdisciplinary dialogue.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Assume primary responsibility for the coordination of all student clinical instruction.
2. Coordinate student clinical instruction for Kansas students.
3. Act as a liaison between the clinical agencies and the University.
4. Serve as an intermediary between students and hospital personnel, including clinical coordinators and supervising CRNAs.
5. Oversee and review students’ monthly case records and time logs.
6. Participate, instruct, and supervise students in administering anesthesia.
7. Oversee and ensure clinical compliance maintaining visit logs and reports for all clinical agencies.
8. Complete regularly scheduled clinical site visits per policy and complete required documentation.
9. Collaborate with Associate Clinical Coordinator-Oklahoma to ensure the clinical success of students.
10. Meet monthly with the Program Administrator regarding students’ clinical progress.
11. Hold clinical conferences once per semester.
12. Participate in Oklahoma clinical conferences.
13. Provide clinical coverage during times of absence, vacation, and illness for Associate Clinical Director of Oklahoma.
14. Integrate ethical and professional principles in nursing practice.
15. Maintain proficiency in clinical competencies.
16. Participate in activities related to compliance of the program of nurse anesthesia with university policy, Council on Accreditation of Educational Standards, and Kansas State Board of Nursing regulations.
17. Participate on University and program committees as designated.
18. Participate in program, school, and University events as outlined in the calendar, handbook, and contract. 
19. Complete all University-required training including Title IX and FERPA.
20. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Graduate of an accredited program of nurse anesthesia.
3. Minimum of a master’s degree; DNAP, DNP, or PhD degree preferred.
4. Minimum of 1 years’ experience in administrative, clinical, and didactic activities.
5. Possess Kansas nursing credentials (registered nurse licensure, advanced registered nurse practitioner certification, registered nurse anesthetist authorization).
6. Have current and appropriate preparation in curriculum instruction, testing, and evaluation.
7. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

1. Knowledge of principles and theory of anesthesia equipment, techniques, procedures.
2. Professional development through:
   1. maintaining recertification through the NBCRNA.
   2. maintaining current membership in the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA).
   3. attendance at departmental and hospital in-service education programs.
   4. reviewing current anesthesia literature.
   5. attendance at local, state, and national meetings.
   6. participation in the administration of anesthesia.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.