Simulation and Lab Coordinator/Faculty

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

General Purpose  

The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Simulation and Lab Coordinator works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing as well as the nursing faculty in the day-to-day operations of the nursing simulation and skills laboratories to offer best-in-class simulation and skills experiences to promote the students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. 

Following standards of best practice, the coordinator implements, operates, and participates in nursing skills and simulation activities to guarantee a high quality, safe, and consistent learning experience. This position will require the candidate to interact directly with students, staff, inter-professional colleagues, and vendors. This is a high-paced dynamic environment that will require the candidate to be willing to learn new technologies and skills as they emerge.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

•Instructs students using simulation scenarios, including pre- and post-simulation.

•Partners directly with nursing faculty in the process of student learning, assessment, and performance by providing feedback through debriefing sessions.

•Assists faculty with the preparation, break down, and cleanup of instructional laboratory simulation sessions.

•Assists with educating staff, faculty, and students on the use and operation of simulation laboratory equipment and supplies.

•Manages simulation (high, medium, and low fidelity) technology during simulation education sessions by acting as technician to run simulators.

•Records simulation exercises and makes the audio/visual files available to faculty and students for education purposes.

•Ensures a safe learning environment, the safe storage and disposal of all hazardous materials, and oversees the implementation of lab rules and procedures.

•Assists with technical and operational systems design, policies, planning, safety and support, and for IT-related needs.

•In collaboration with the Director, evaluates effectiveness of resources and teaching aids provided, oversees the collection of evaluation data on learning outcomes for simulation activities, and provides data and disseminates findings as necessary for the program evaluation plan.

•Participates and/or leads tours of the center to visitors.

•Seeks opportunities to maintain professional competence related to simulations.

•Performs other responsibilities and projects assigned by the Director of the Center.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

•Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

•Proficient in Microsoft software applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point, and the Internet.

•Ability to work effectively on a team.

•Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling student files and personal student information.

•Flexibility and adaptability to work varying schedules and hours, if necessary, to accommodate open lab hours.

•Ability to correctly lift and carry manikins, equipment, and supplies.

•Will take initiative, prioritize, and adapt to shifting variety of duties.

•Skilled in debriefing using a planned and structured framework.

  Education and/or Experience  

•Current unrestricted Illinois RN license (required).

•Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or equivalent (preferred).

•Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.  Master’s degree in nursing (preferred).

•Minimum 1 year experience working in a fast-paced teaching/learning simulation environment (required).

•Working knowledge of computer software and networked systems (including wireless networks) used in support of teaching in a clinical laboratory setting and experience in providing technical assistance (required).

  Physical Demands  

•Physical ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

  Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Pre-tax amount for Transport