Director of Clinical Resource & Simulation Center

REGIS COLLEGE • Weston, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Young School of Nursing, Weston Campus Program is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor, with the role of Director of the Clinical Resource & Simulation Center. The Clinical and Resource Simulation Center (CRSC) Director is accountable to the Associate Dean and the Dean of the Nursing School of Nursing (SON) to promote adherence to academic standards and ensure the integrity, excellence and ongoing development of the nursing clinical resource and simulation educational programs. The Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the overall operations of the center and collaboratively creating a cohesive parallel curriculum with course faculty. This position represents the Nursing program regarding the clinical simulation and resource center and collaboratively develops the adjunct lab faculty schedule to guarantee maximum utilization to exceed student learning objectives and outcomes.

Requirements

• A master's degree in nursing required, DNP, or pursuing DNP preferred.
• CHSE certification preferred.
• Knowledge in nursing simulation education and experience with simulation best practices for over three years.
• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts.
• Competency with nursing skills and nursing education experience with students.
• Experience in effective and proven program leadership and management.
• Demonstrated positive and collegial interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated positive and effective ability working with students, faculty, staff and others.

Nice To Haves

• DNP, or pursuing DNP preferred.
• CHSE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align CRSC activities with national, regional, and local accreditation standards to support student learning objectives and outcomes.
• Manage the CRSC to examine, implement, and evaluate efficient and effective delivery methods.
• Develop CRSC and laboratory adjunct schedules in coordination with the Associate Dean, Program Directors, and the Director of Clinical Coordination for Pre-Licensure Nursing to meet student needs.
• Track student attendance, skills testing, and generate recurring reports on this data.
• Identify, develop, and monitor CRSC practices to meet national and state accreditation guidelines.
• Identify, develop, and monitor CRSC objectives to meet student learning outcomes.
• Conduct and provide routine CRSC reports to the Dean of Nursing.
• Routinely meet with the Pre-Licensure Dean, Program Directors, the Director of Clinical Coordination, and Pre-Licensure Nursing, in evaluating CRSC student experiences.
• Research and lead the CRSC in identifying and submitting grants which support the CRSC and seeks donations.
• Encourage and assist CRSC adjuncts in obtaining Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification.
• Recruit, interview, recommend, and hire CRSC adjunct faculty.
• Manage and participate in the annual evaluation of CRSC adjunct faculty.
• Oversee the mentoring program in collaboration with the Pre-Licensure Associate Dean and other Program Directors for the newly hired CRSC adjunct faculty.
• Promote faculty development in teaching, research, leadership and other scholarly activities.
• Participate in annual review of job descriptions.
• Ensure a conducive teamwork environment, including resolving concerns within the faculty and staff.
• Collaborate and assist with the School of Nursing Director of Administration and Finance in identifying CRSC expenses and aligning expenses within budgetary compliance.
• Identify and order CRSC supplies and equipment, with Dean of Nursing approval.
• Identify software needs and recommend technology support which enhances and supports CRSC needs.
• Evaluate nursing simulation and computer resources and services and prepare reports as requested.
• Maintain an inventory of nursing laboratories, simulators, software, and audiovisual equipment.
• Attend professional meetings related to simulation educators; participate on local and national committees relative to clinical simulation resources.
• Attend local, state and national meetings related to CRSC Regis SON and meet accreditation requirements and advance the mission and purpose of Regis College.
• Attend appropriate college and nursing school meetings.
• Other responsibilities as designated by the Dean of SON and Associate Dean of Pre-Licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level