Simulation and Lab Coordinator

Summary

The Simulation and Lab Coordinator in Nursing provides clinical, educational, and technical support and expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based and clinical nursing activities across all levels. Primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching in the Simulation laboratory and the clinical setting. This position is responsible for coordinating the routine activities of the nursing simulation lab, maintenance of the lab environment, and supporting the development and maintenance of the nursing curriculum. The coordinator will work closely with the Program Director and nursing faculty in meeting program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Participation in development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation curriculum in alignment with Accreditation standards, evidence-based practice, and simulation best practices
• Facilitating faculty training and mentoring in simulation
  
• Maintaining and updating equipment and software
  
• Collaborate with faculty to provide consistent, consecutive and relevant student learning experiences to meet course and clinical objectives in the simulation and skills lab.
  
• Collaborate with community partners to provide interdisciplinary experiential training and coordinate community education programs
  
• Provide simulation instruction and clinical instruction at clinical agencies for nursing students at multiple levels and sites
  
• Commit to learning about assessment and continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in Program and University assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
  
• Oversees and contributes to the evaluation of students during campus skills, simulation activities, and clinical experiences.
  
• Understands and does basic troubleshooting of simulation mannequins, camera system, and software.
  
• Engage in student recruitment and outreach.
  
• Maintains the lab inventory, ensures the safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials
  
• Creates and maintains a respectful and professional working environment, incorporating active learning, reflective thinking, and a confidential debriefing process
  
• Develops, implements, updates, and monitors simulation lab policies, procedures, use, and operation
  
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited nursing program
* Basic Life Support Certification
* Unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan

Required Experience

* 3 years experience as professional nurse providing direct patient care
* One year of experience in simulation lab teaching

Desirable Education and/or Experience

* Masters of Science in Nursing
* Experience in simulation-based curriculum development for nursing education
* Experience in Clinical Simulation Lab coordination
* 2-years clinical teaching experience
* Certified Health Care Simulation Educator or other simulation certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

* Well-developed computer, technology and audio-visual equipment skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to correctly lift and carry manikins, equipment, and supplies.
* Ability to understand and utilize advanced technical simlab equipment, and communicate that knowledge to others as appropriate
* Ability to prepare and organize simulation laboratory and demonstration materials

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Demonstrated success in working with persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

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  Employee Safety Overview

  
  
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  Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

  
  
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  Annual Data Security Training

  
  
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Pay Rate/Salary

The anticipated salary for this position is $60,000; however, the final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Teaching Professor

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding