Preceptor, Simulation Support

Cuyahoga Community College•Westlake, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Works directly with nursing students in the simulated lab to develop competency with skills, providing a bridge between classroom theory and skills application. Collaborates with the Human Patient Simulation (HPS) team in the incorporation of simulation into nursing courses through implementing high-quality learning and assessment scenarios and assists with the evaluation of the effectiveness of simulation on the learning process; including student performance regarding simulated patient care decisions, participation and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Significant related experience may substitute education
Active, unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse license
Minimum of three (3) years of current clinical experience a RN
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem-solving methods in adaptive situations
Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
Ability to promote student success
Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
Possess working knowledge of Nursing concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations
Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality
Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions
Works accurately with great attention to detail
Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs students and the community
Ability and willingness to work at alternative campus/site locations as directed based on student need
Ability to workdays, evenings, and/or weekends as needed
Must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing
Demonstrated experience in diverse learning strategies
Demonstrated experience working with nursing students in a clinical or educational setting
Demonstrated basic critical care skills
Demonstrated experience with simulation lab environments

Responsibilities

Reinforces the instruction provided by faculty by utilizing a variety of learning modalities in the labs
Advises and counsels students on proper documentation techniques and provides feedback to students
Administers competency testing to Nursing Skills Lab students
Maintains record-keeping system to ensure program and students meet and maintain accreditation standards
Assists in the development of policies related to the Nursing Skill Lab program
Performs circulating duties to assist in the psychomotor portion of the curriculum
Monitors simulation lab utilization ensuring supplies and equipment are gathered at locations
Assists with equipment/supplies setup and maintenance after sessions
Operates simulation equipment, including simulators, Audio/ Visual and recording equipment, and assists with the training of other operators of the simulators as needed
Provided updates on operations to Lab Director
Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction
Performs other duties as assigned