Instructor

Compensation: $125.00 per hour based on experience.

Position Summary

Provide face-to-face instruction of nurse anesthesia students in the simulation lab and classroom on an as-needed basis to support program operations in Colorado.

While this position is not eligible for our regular employee benefits, all RFU employees are eligible to accrue personal leave in accordance with IL law. All RFU employees are also eligible to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. 

Today, the university’s 6 colleges continue Dr. Franklin’s legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct instruction: Face-to-face instruction of nurse anesthesia students in the simulation lab or classroom regarding entry-level anesthesia knowledge and skills
• Maintain active clinical practice as a CRNA

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

Required Education & Experience

• Master of Science degree in Nursing
• Current NBCRNA certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Current unencumbered license to practice as a CRNA in the United States.
• Active clinical practice as a CRNA

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of nurse anesthesia theory and practice, including the knowledge and skills associated with the delivery of regional anesthesia techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
• Minimum of two years of full-time clinical practice experience as a CRNA

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets