Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab Coordinator

MSN-Prepared Nurse Position

Carlow University's College of Health and Wellness and School of Nursing is seeking an MSN-prepared experienced nurse for a 9-month faculty position to work with the undergraduate nursing programs at our Oakland campus. This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the use of the Nursing Simulation/Skills Laboratory to advance undergraduate clinical nursing education to promote the development of clinical judgment skills and the delivery of safe, quality healthcare. Responsibilities include collaboration with nursing faculty, staff, and students to deliver high-quality educational experiences. Best practices for teaching and evaluating simulation learning experiences will be evidence-based and in accordance with Society for Simulation in Healthcare guidelines. In addition, the Skills and Simulation Lab Coordinator will oversee day-to-day operations in the lab. Candidates should have prior clinical practice and experience working with nursing students. This is a 9-month, exempt faculty position, requiring daily active presence on Carlow's Oakland campus, usual workday hours of Monday-Friday. Attendance at occasional evening or weekend events will be required during the academic calendar year.

Requirements:

• Valid, current, unrestricted Pennsylvania RN License.
• MSN Degree required.
• Clearances - Upon hire and updated every three years to include ACT 153 Clearances (FBI Fingerprints, Child Abuse, and PA State Police).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with simulation in nursing education.
• Certification in Healthcare Simulation certification.
• Evidence of relevant ongoing teaching and clinical expertise.

The ideal candidates will have:

• A commitment to effective teaching and curriculum development.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to actively promote diversity in healthcare and community.

Carlow University is devoted to:

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all.
• A strong commitment to social justice.
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package.
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world. Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.