Overview

Methodist College, in partnership with Carle Health, is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to serve as the Assistant Program Director (APD) for our developing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program.

Opportunity Details

This is a unique opportunity to help build a new Nurse Anesthesia program from the ground up while maintaining clinical practice. Working alongside the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director will support program development, accreditation preparation, curriculum design, faculty collaboration, student mentorship, and clinical partnership development.

Why Join Us?

• Help launch a new Nurse Anesthesia Program.
• Maintain clinical practice while expanding into academic leadership.
• Work closely with experienced nursing education and healthcare leaders.
• Mentor and educate the next generation of CRNAs.
• Receive structured support and mentorship in nurse anesthesia education and program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program.
• Support accreditation activities and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in curriculum design, course delivery, and program evaluation.
• Teach didactics, lead simulation, and chair doctoral projects.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical preceptors, and healthcare partners.
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions, advising, and mentorship.
• Support clinical placement coordination and student competency assessment.
• Represent the program at professional meetings, recruitment events, and community engagements.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus in nurse anesthesia.
• Current NBCRNA certification.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a CRNA.
• Illinois RN and APRN licensure, or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and student success.

Required Within 6 Months of Hire - with program support and structured mentorship

• Formal preparation in curriculum, evaluation, and instruction.
• Demonstrated academic engagement through teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, or related scholarly activity.

Preferred

• Leadership or administrative experience.
• Experience teaching in clinical, simulation, or classroom settings.
• Experience with curriculum development or program evaluation.
• Prior exposure to COA accreditation processes.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as the AANA.

About Methodist College

Methodist College is a private, not-for-profit institution committed to preparing healthcare professionals through rigorous academics and hands-on clinical experiences. In partnership with Carle Health, the College is launching a Nurse Anesthesia Program designed to educate the next generation of anesthesia providers.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must submit the following materials to Bri Cougill, Provider Recruiter (bri.cougill@carle.com) in order to be considered for our opportunity:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume
• Contact Information for Three Professional References
• Additional supporting materials, as applicable

About Our Community

Located in the Heart of Illinois, Peoria is a vibrant River City full of art, entertainment, sports, history and more! Explore the great outdoors through the Peoria Park District, the largest and oldest park district in Illinois, or take a trip up Grandview Drive to experience the “world’s most beautiful drive.” (According to Theodore Roosevelt.)

About Us

Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position is $165/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits