Training Specialist, Nursing Skills Lab

Department: Nursing

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Director, Nursing Skills Lab

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7089

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p, some evenings and Saturdays, as needed

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Instructs, assists, and supports student learning and progress within the Nursing Skills Labs College-wide. Supports the Skills Labs on a full time basis to meet the essential functions of lab instruction, competency testing, and lab skills practice. Regularly completes assignments in clinical facilities as directed. Additionally, this role collaborates with the Nursing Skills Lab Director and Nursing Faculty in meeting the division’s needs related to program curriculum, program evaluation, admission, and progression.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and monitors assigned nursing skills activities for students
• Performs circulating and skills testing to assist in the psychomotor portion of the curriculum
• Performs final skills testing as a determination of student progression in the program at all campus locations
• Communicates with faculty verbally and in writing to provide timely feedback regarding students’ progress in the skills lab
• Performs remediation of students when skill performance is unsatisfactory or is in need of further support
• Communicates follow up to Director and faculty verbally and in writing
• Assists in curriculum implementation according to the standards of the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing, National League for Nursing, and the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Collaborates with the Director of the Nursing Skills lab to ensure student assessment and outcomes are being met
• Assists in the instruction of students in the nursing skills lab and the clinical setting
• Provides input to the Director in development and enforcement of lab policies and procedures
• Develops and maintains written and or visual materials needed for lab classes
• Insures that test-out materials are current with faculty guidelines and program curriculum
• Provides lab materials to all sites to assure consistency among labs
• Attends course group meetings as necessary to align skills lab curriculum
• Anticipates and meets all student needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction
• Coordinates maintenance of the lab and equipment
• Assists with supply inventory and ordering
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Significant related experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated RN experience
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program
• Current, active, unencumbered/unrestricted RN license
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department
• Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situations
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possess access to reliable vehicle and ability travel to various lab sites
• Ability to work a combination of day/evening/weekend schedules as needed
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Possess working knowledge of Nursing concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; including strong writing, revising, editing and proofreading skills
• Possess excellent customer service and follow-though skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Possess basic Blackboard (or equivalent program) skills
• Possess basic-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent software
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, persuade and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team and with individuals at all levels within the College
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of students
  
  

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Collaboration
• Quality of Work
  
  

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Adaptability
  
  

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Continuous Improvement
• Time Utilization
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Demonstrated experience instructing and facilitating nursing students
• Demonstrated experience in diverse learning strategies
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possess understanding and embraces the mission of Tri-C
• Ability to be highly organized with persistent attention to detail
• Possess energy to motivate and support others
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work will require movement of equipment and mannequins as necessary for lab maintenance
• Work also requires walking and standing in conjunction with assignments in clinical facilities
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
• Work is partially performed in an environment where employees are frequently exposed to contagious or infectious diseases
  
  

Target Starting Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000

The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.