MSUAASF Range C: Learning Lab Coordinator

Metropolitan State University•Saint Paul, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Nursing Learning Lab Coordinator. This is a full-time position within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The purpose of simulated clinical experiences and learning lab experiences is to prepare nurses to respond to the increasingly complex health care needs of individuals, families and communities. Innovative simulation and skill-based learning experiences are needed to enhance safe, effective, evidence-based practice for nursing students. In collaboration with faculty, the learning lab coordinator will be responsible for the establishment of centralized processes and procedures related to the nursing simulation/learning lab.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program (CCNE, NLN, ACEN)
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota or eligible for licensure in Minnesota (must obtain licensure prior to start date)
Three years of experience working in an acute care nursing setting
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
Evidence of organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate in a complex organization
Experience with database management and general computer skills
Demonstrated ability to perform professionally under stress and to implement conflict resolution
Demonstrated ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
Current CPR certification
Successfully pass the Minnesota background check

Nice To Haves

Experience in nursing simulation
Experience working with video recording and projections equipment and human patient simulators
Excellent communication skills
Experience in the development of policy, process and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work in an institution with a culturally, economically and linguistically diverse population
Knowledge of data privacy laws as it pertains to student files, and other confidential or private information, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

Support student skill development and create opportunities that enhance current use of simulation to support continuous improvement and growth of skills and student critical thinking.
Create and develop opportunities to provide individual student remediation as requested by faculty.
Assist in lab stations or simulations as requested by faculty.
Assist in proctoring students as requested by faculty.
Provide coaching and feedback to students during scheduled lab time as requested by faculty and during open lab time.
Participate in simulation planning.
Develop and implement processes for purchase, scheduling use of and maintenance of equipment and space in the simulation/learning laboratory.
Develop and maintain a process for inventory of equipment and supplies.
Participate in the hiring, coordination, supervision, and training of graduate assistants and/or student workers.
Assist in the development and implementation of simulation/learning lab policies and procedures that use evidence-based practices in nursing simulation and/or skills education.
Set up equipment prior to classes as needed/requested by faculty and take down and clean equipment/mannequins as needed post class.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents