Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator

Position Title: Simulation TechnicianHours Per Week: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday with possible weekend hours)Posting Date: Open until FilledClosing Date: Open Until FilledJob Type: Faculty, Full-time, 10-month positionPosition Purpose: To manage simulation labs and equipment in the pre-licensure nursing tracks of Cumberland University using the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice as guidelines.Responsibilities:Facilitate simulation throughout the curriculum in coordination with course faculty, using the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning’s (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.Maintain and update all School of Nursing high-fidelity manikinsProvide instructional support for faculty involving the use of technical knowledge in programing, running, and troubleshooting simulation equipment, manikins, related A/V systems and peripherals.Serve on the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions (SON) Simulation Committee.Serve as simulation technician during all nursing simulations and labs in coordination with course faculty.Coordinate simulation schedule and staffing of simulations for all courses in the SON.Organize and maintain the simulators, related equipment, as well as order supplies/equipment necessary to fulfill these responsibilities. Install updates weekly to ensure functionality.Facilitate communication with simulation partners and vendors to coordinate repairs of simulators, request updates, and schedule training. Communicate with Cumberland University’s IT department when relevant.Ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of simulation labs through control and scheduling of use of the labs.Manage simulation lab areas and supplies in conjunction with Lab Coordinator and Director of Operations.Provide simulation orientation/training for faculty as part of ongoing professional development, as well as students in collaboration with course faculty.Maintain Faculty Simulation CANVAS page.Provide support for simulation scenario development as needed and appropriate.Organize, label, and maintain medications/fluids appropriately for student/faculty use within the Pyxis machines. Correlate items within the pyxis to the appropriate patient(s). Maintain current list of student users, faculty users, and patients within the pyxis systems.Coordinate Discovery Day Activities.Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners in simulation.Manage budget for grant spending for simulation and grant summary.Maintain data for accreditationPerform other work as required.Definition: “simulators” - manikins, pyxis, VR headset, tablets/laptops, icloud, etc.Knowledge, Education, and Experience:Education Requirements: BSNUnencumbered TN RN LicenseBLS/CPR requiredCertified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification preferred or acquired after 2 years of employment.Experience: Two years of experience nursing in an in-patient hospital setting. Previous simulation experience preferred.Experience working with typical medical equipment, networking software systems, and audio/visual peripherals (laptops, projectors, microphone systems, mobile phone, video cameras, monitors, and screens).Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in multiple modalities in a timely manner.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complex situationsAbility to work independently and cooperatively with faculty, staff and students. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cumberland University