Simulation Lab Coordinator

Education Affiliates•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simulation Coordinator works with nursing faculty to achieve student learning outcomes by integrating and evaluating simulation and clinical skills protocols within the nursing curriculum, using college- or institute-approved methodologies and cases. The coordinator operates and supports the simulation lab, maintains its policies and procedures, and coordinates learning activities for nursing and interdepartmental simulations. The position includes orienting faculty, students, staff, and others to the lab; maintaining accurate participation records; ordering equipment and supplies; contributing to budget preparation; and staying current in simulation-based learning. The coordinator chairs the campus Simulation Committee and participates in faculty and school activities, staff development, in-service programs, and committees as needed. Ongoing continuing education and maintenance of professional Standard of Healthcare Simulation Certification are required. Work takes place in a campus, classroom, and lab environment. Work hours may vary, with evening and weekend hours potentially required based on lab staffing needs. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a current, unencumbered license.
Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience.
Recent classroom and clinical experience in nursing education.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Educational skills and ability to work with a diverse student population.
Completed EA simulation training or similar orientation.
Ability to understand and perform basic troubleshooting of simulation equipment, including the camera system, software, and basic external parts of the simulator mannequin.
Maintain professional Standard of Healthcare Simulation Certification.

Responsibilities

Implement and evaluate student learning in collaboration with nursing faculty using Education Affiliates-approved simulation cases and teaching protocols.
Orient nursing faculty, nursing students, staff, and others to the simulation lab as needed.
Maintain written policies and procedures for simulation lab use, including protocols for simulated learning activities.
Schedule and coordinate nursing and interdepartmental simulated learning activities involving the nursing department.
Maintain contact with the EA Simulation Council and Director of Simulation to stay current in the use of simulated learning experiences.
Order equipment and supplies needed to operate the simulation lab.
Establish a schedule to manage day and evening simulation labs.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of student participation in simulation lab practicums.
Participate in faculty meetings, graduation ceremonies, school activities, faculty recognition programs, staff development offerings, in-service programs, and task forces or committees as needed or assigned.
Maintain ongoing continuing education, including professional Standard of Healthcare Simulation Certification.
Serve as Chair of the campus Simulation Committee.
Provide input for budget preparation related to simulation lab equipment, supplies, and materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.