1 Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Coordinator Job in Lexington, KY

SORT BY

SET JOB ALERT

OFF

Details...

Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Coordinator

The Sullivan University System

Lexington, KY | Full Time

$66k-87k (estimate)

2 Weeks Ago

Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Coordinator

$66k-87k (estimate)

Full Time | Wholesale 2 Weeks Ago

Save

The Sullivan University System is Hiring a Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Coordinator Near Lexington, KY

Look No Further, Your Career Starts Here!

Sullivan University is an organization that is truly committed to making a difference. We host a wide variety of career opportunities, offer a family-oriented culture, and invest in our employees.

Join us if you want:

Internal Mobility
The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Lives of our Students
Professional Training and Development
Individual Coaching
A Diverse and Positive Work Environment
To Support Local Charities through the Sullivan Cares Program

What Can We Offer YOU?

90% Tuition Discount through the Master’s degree level for the employee and 40% dependent discount after your first quarter from date of hire (dependent discount increases to 90% after 3 years).
A Generous Benefits Package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Long-Term Care, Short Term Care, Auto, and Home Insurance.
401K
Competitive Salary
11 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts at Local Restaurants and Venues
Comprehensive Wellness Program

We are currently looking for a full-time Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Coordinator. The Simulation/Skills Lab Coordinator reports to the Dean of Nursing and is accountable for planning, developing, maintaining, and effectively implementing the day-to-day operations of the nursing simulation and skills laboratory to provide students with quality instruction and a safe learning environment. Facilitate student advancement from performance of basic nursing skills to resolution of simple to complex patient care situation via high-fidelity simulation. Directs, manages, and evaluates student learning in the simulation and skills laboratory.

Responsibilities of the position include:

Collaborates with faculty to develop and refine simulation scenarios to achieve the course expected outcomes based on student and faculty needs.
Designs, develops, implements and evaluates scenarios, simulated learning activities, and educational materials for all nursing courses in collaboration with nursing faculty.
Collaborates with faculty to provide for consistent and relevant student learning experiences to meet course and clinical objective in the nursing labs.
Assists students and faculty in meeting course objectives through the utilization of the simulation and skills lab.
Establishes and updates policies, standard practices and procedures according to The International Nursing Association for clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice.
Assists in the implementation of simulation standards and best practices and provides faculty with evidenced based guidelines to ensure positive and consistent learning experiences for students. Evaluate faculty, simulation staff, and students as necessary as related to simulation (including standards for simulation facilitation, debriefing, participant assessment, and learning evaluation).
Remains current in the application of simulated learning experiences according to the Kentucky Board of Education: Attendance at simulation conferences; Completion of educational activities related to simulation; or holding a credential issued by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare or a simulation preparation program recognized by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation.
Oversees the functioning and scheduling of all Nursing Skills Labs and the High Fidelity Simulation Labs.
Assists students upon faculty referral for skills lab remediation.
Conducts High Fidelity simulations including the debriefing process, formative evaluation of student activity during the scenarios, and the effectiveness of simulation activities. Provides feedback to students during simulation debriefing.
Provides simulation training and practice for faculty.
Prepares requisitions and initiates the ordering process to maintain inventory within the simulation and skills lab.
Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies used in the simulation and skills lab.
Ensures inventory levels are maintained in a cost-effective way.
Monitors and perform routine minor maintenance and repair on all lab equipment to ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order.
Maintains policies and procedure manual for simulation and skills labs.
Maintains log of students, time, and skills practiced.
Maintains appropriate warranties on simulation and lab equipment.
Maintains and operate the simulation and skills lab to include troubleshooting and working with information technology personnel, etc.
Ensures supervision of students in the lab, maintaining safe practices, and abiding by all established policies and procedures for the lab.
Contributes to the evaluation of students during skills and simulation activities.
Develops, organizes, and maintains simulation and skills lab schedules.
Maintains scheduled lab hours to serve students.
Acts as the liaison with other departments in scheduling the use of simulation.
Ensures safety and maintains OSHA standards within the simulation and skills lab; to include appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
Represents the University School of Nursing in the community by participating in college programs to introduce high school students to the nursing simulation and skills laboratory.
Completes and maintains annual inventory of the nursing simulation and skills lab and determines inventory needs.
Attends all nursing faculty meetings and in-services.
Performs random student drug screening.
Participates in program review visits and activities with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of the Practical Nurse (LPN) and Associate Degree Nurse (AAS/RN) programs. Participates in the systematic Plan of Evaluation for both programs.
Assists in development and implementation of departmental and program policies.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of Nursing

Requirements of the position include:

Master’s degree in nursing.
Five years of full-time professional nursing clinical experience.
Two years of full-time teaching experience in a nursing program.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Holds a nursing license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Kentucky.
Experience in simulation utilizing high-fidelity manikins and other relevant equipment.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to organize tasks and space
Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and parties outside of the university
Ability to work independently, problem-solve and make decisions effectively

This job description lists the major responsibilities of the job title listed. By no means is the job limited only to the responsibilities listed. Cooperation between employees is expected during periods of heavier than normal workloads and revisions to these duties on either a temporary or permanent basis is possible.

The Sullivan University System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.