Nursing Programs Clinical and Simulation Coordinator

University of Arkansas System•North Little Rock, AR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking a Nursing Programs Clinical and Simulation Coordinator. This position is integral to the Bridging Healthcare Workforce Shortages in Arkansas (BRIDGE-AR) initiative, a statewide consortium awarded $5.7 million to address critical healthcare workforce needs, particularly in underserved urban and rural areas, focusing on Nursing and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathways. The Clinical and Simulation Coordinator will provide essential clinical and administrative support for the Allied Health programs. Key responsibilities include managing inventory, overseeing student clinical rotation requirements, maintaining clinical agreements, scheduling rooms, and developing and delivering simulation sessions and scenarios. The coordinator will also be responsible for monitoring data related to simulation center usage to enhance its effectiveness. This role is fully funded by the BRIDGE AR DOL Grant and involves assisting the Director of the BRIDGE-AR grant and the Dean of the School of Science, Math, and Allied Health in achieving the grant's established objectives.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing
Minimum of two (two) years of nursing practice
Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to problem-solve, share creative solutions, and implement best practices
Critical thinking skills
Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously, accurately setting priorities that make sense for the College and its partners
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Superb interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to deal with all levels of faculty, staff and students
Exemplary customer service skills
Flexibility and adaptability to work varying schedules and hours including evenings is necessary
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of college students that come from a variety of academic and social backgrounds
Develop positive rapport with colleagues and other members of the campus community to develop a sense of teamwork
Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be self-directed and solve problems effectively and efficiently
Strong organizational skills
Positive and professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years of instructional experience
Bachelor or Science in Nursing

Responsibilities

Assists nursing program director, faculty, and students in the lab setting with integration of simulation into the curriculum.
Supervises and evaluates students’ progress in meeting designated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs) and course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) and reports progress to course faculty and program directors through end of term reports.
Coordinates and schedules use of labs for all functions, including: regular classes, special class sections, open lab, advanced clinical skills, and clinical skills evaluation.
Collaborates with the Director of Nursing to establish, review, and research policies, standard practices, and procedures related to the skills and simulation lab with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
Collaborates with course faculty in planning, designing, organizing, and delivering lab and simulation activities to meet the needs and schedule of the course.
Collaborates with the nursing faculty to coordinate the complementary blending of lab practice, simulation, virtual simulation and the clinical experience.
Researches, develops, updates, collaborates, and refines lab and clinical scenarios for the nursing programs based on student and faculty needs and reflective of current practice standards.
Ensures safety and maintains OSHA standards within the simulation lab; to include appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
Keeps current with safety standards and informs the Director of Nursing Programs of changes in standards.
Monitors inventory and orders necessary supplies for the skills and simulation lab, including performing the annual inventory.
Ensures maintenance of simulation manikins and other equipment in the skills and simulation lab; initiates repair and maintains appropriate warranties.
Provides orientation to instructors regarding the policies, procedures and use of the simulation lab.
Assists students and faculty in meeting course objectives through the utilization of the skills and simulation lab activities.
Oversees utilization of the skills and simulation lab and equipment.
Serves as a resource and support for all Allied Health faculty in utilizing the simulation lab.
Collaborates with Nursing faculty to provide student remediation in the lab setting.
Utilizes and emphasizes instructional methods that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and clinical competency for real life application.
Conducts tours for internal/external stakeholders.
Provides and develops all training for clinical learning lab faculty regarding the administration of at the beginning of each term to include lab equipment, changes to curriculum, software, and/or supplies to be used.
Orders, prepares, and organizes equipment and supplies to be utilized in the clinical learning lab.
Manages all aspects of the clinical placement process and ensures effective operation of clinical practicums by organizing, supervising, and evaluating clinical sites, preceptors & students.
Monitoring student placements and clinical records.
Maintaining and obtaining contracts, mandatory legal documentation (license verification, liability insurance, qualifications of preceptors and preceptor orientation etc.).
Securing and coordinating clinical placement for all assigned programs for incoming and continuing students.
Meet all clinical and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.
Creates and manages assigned databases to ensure complete and accurate information. Compiles reports and communicates data to appropriate stakeholders. Databases may include: Tracking of clinical placements, Contracts/Agreements, Documentation, Legal verification (for students, preceptors, and clinical sites).
Other duties as assigned