Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•$90,000 - $101,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator is a staff position with teaching responsibilities that assists with clinical learning lab facilities and simulation lab activities in the Nursing Department. This position works collaboratively with the nursing faculty and assists the department with daily nursing simulation laboratory operations and with incorporating technology throughout the curriculum. The Simulation Lab Coordinator is expected to serve as a role model, demonstrating professional behavior in communication, customer service, collaboration, and attendance. The successful candidate must be willing to adhere to policies and procedures regarding students and faculty as established by the University and Department. The Coordinator collaborates with faculty to meet the educational needs of students from a diverse urban population, develops and implements simulation activities according to INACSL standards, and evaluates student performance in simulation. The position supports the Department of Nursing in maintaining high-quality, safe, and well-organized simulation and skills learning environments.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare, education, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
Active, unrestricted Colorado RN license, multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact, or eligibility for Colorado licensure by endorsement at the time of hire
Strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to communicate with a wide variety of constituents effectively and with a high degree of professionalism
The ability to build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment to collegiality and mutual respect
Strong work ethic, initiative, and accountability

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of relevant work experience
Minimum of one year of clinical experience in the area of responsibility
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certificate, or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire
Knowledge of high-fidelity simulators to develop patient scenarios
Knowledge of healthcare informatics, including electronic records and telecommunication technology, as well as medical and lab equipment
Familiarity with all nursing specialties (medical/surgical, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, and community health)
Documented simulation training or mentorship from a qualified training program or vendor
Available to complete INACSL training

Responsibilities

Plans and teaches simulation in coordination with course faculty to meet course objectives and outcomes and the program's mission, objectives, and curriculum.
Designs, implements, and evaluates simulation activities in collaboration with faculty and in accordance with INACSL standards.
Evaluates student performance in simulation and provides remediation as needed.
Develops and maintains course notebooks documenting specific simulation lab activities (stored electronically).
May assist with lab skills and other related functions that support the Department of Nursing.
Participates in academic advising and guidance of students and is sensitive to the educational needs of students from a diverse population.
Conducts student assessments and evaluates student achievement.
Orients, mentors, and monitors affiliate faculty working in simulation.
Depending on summer programming needs, this position may be asked to teach one summer course as assigned by the Department Chair.
Teaching responsibilities comprise approximately 50% of the role.
Coordinates all aspects of the simulation lab, including recordkeeping, scheduling, lab set-up, and management of lab equipment and supplies.
Performs minor maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to simulation lab equipment, and supports related training processes.
Ensures the simulation/skills labs are clean, safe, and organized, and promotes safe simulation lab practices.
Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
Develops and implements simulation lab policies and procedures.
Orients and assists faculty and students in the skills/simulation lab setting.
Conducts inventories of simulation lab equipment and orders supplies as needed; monitors the simulation lab budget and supplies.
Researches, evaluates, and recommends new simulation lab materials, equipment, and simulations.
Serves as an active member of the Department of Nursing, providing service to the department and serving on department committees.
Collaborates with faculty to interview, schedule, and monitor simulation lab assistants and faculty.
Participates in program, curriculum, and department policy development and evaluation, including the development, evaluation, and revision of student policies such as admission, progression, retention, and graduation.
Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of the purpose, mission, and objectives of the nursing education program.
Complies with accreditation and Colorado State Board of Nursing requirements.
Works a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings and weekends.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.