Simulation Lab Coordinator

Education Affiliates•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simulation Lab 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 supports simulation-based learning for nursing and interdepartmental activities and serves as Chair of the campus Simulation Committee. The role maintains simulation lab policies, procedures, schedules, supplies, equipment, and student participation records. It also includes orienting faculty, students, staff, and others to the lab; collaborating with nursing faculty; staying current through contact with the EA Simulation Council and Director of Simulation; and contributing to faculty, school, and staff-development activities. The coordinator is responsible for ongoing continuing education, including maintaining professional Standard of Healthcare Simulation Certification. Work hours may vary daily, and evening and weekend hours may be required based on the school's simulation lab staffing needs. The position is classified as non-exempt, has no travel, and works in a campus, classroom, and lab environment.

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.

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 as needed to the simulation lab.
Maintain written policies and procedures for use of the simulation lab, including protocols for simulated learning activities.
Schedule and coordinate simulated learning activities for nursing and interdepartmental simulations involving the nursing department.
Maintain contact with the EA Simulation Council and Director of Simulation to remain 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 all 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.