Instructor, Human Patient Simulation (HPS)

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) • Cleveland, OH

73d • $40

About The Position

The Instructor, Human Patient Simulation (HPS) oversees the Human Patient Simulation Lab(s), ensuring the equipment is operating appropriately, cleanliness of the lab(s), scheduling and running simulations, tracking simulation effectiveness, providing tours of the lab(s), training clients in the use of simulations, and continuously improving the catalog of simulations to suit client's desired outcomes. Partnering with WCED leadership and the Director, Health Industry Solutions, they will assist in the identification and securing of new business and will assist in developing goals for the continued development of the HPS.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing or education
• Graduate from an approved professional nursing program
• Five (5) to Eight (8) years' experience as an RN
• At least three (3) years' experience as a Simulation Technician
• Hold a current, active, unencumbered/unrestricted RN license
• Hold a valid Ohio Driver's license and meet the College's insurability standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience instructing and facilitating nursing students
• Experience in diverse learning strategies

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Workforce, Community and Economic Development (WCED) leadership to secure new business for the Human Patient Simulation Lab(s)
• Develops and implements high quality learning and assessment scenarios and evaluates the effectiveness of simulation on the learning process
• Provides training for residents; nurses clinicians and other clients or staff who desire more involvement in the use of simulators
• Programs the software scenarios utilized for simulation experiences based on specific learning objectives identified by the client
• Develops new scenarios and modifies existing scenarios, recommending them for use
• Monitors HPS lab utilization ensuring supplies and equipment are gathered at all campus locations and assists in overseeing equipment/supplies setup, moulage, and maintenance after sessions
• Conducts scenarios, guiding the use of learned skills and understanding of the medical process
• Mentors and provides training to staff and faculty who will be conducting scenarios
• Provides recommendations for budget and purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials; negotiates purchase price for equipment; and assists in identification of funding sources for use in simulation and lab(s)
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all simulation equipment, ensuring consistency among individuals and lab locations
• Manages, compiles and reports statistics related to client evaluations of simulation experiences for each class, implementing change where needed
• Operates and maintains simulation equipment, including simulators, Audio/ Visual and recording equipment and assists in the training of other operators of the simulation equipment
• Develops and implements a maintenance plan for the simulation equipment and trouble-shoots the simulation equipment when needed, and maintains order and cleanliness of the Simulation Lab(s)
• Provides tours of the Simulations Lab(s), providing demonstrations of the equipment
• Schedules and coordinates Simulation Lab activities and training
• Works with Director, Health Industry Solutions and WCED leadership to develop and recommend short and long-range goals for continual development of the Simulation Lab
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree