Nursing Laboratory Coordinator/Academic Coach - McDaniel College

Job Description

The Nursing Laboratory Coordinator/Academic Coach is responsible for oversight and coordination of the laboratory learning environments including skills and simulation laboratories and academic coaching. The Nurse Laboratory Coordinator is committed to creating quality learning environments for the nursing student focused on academic excellence contributing to the attainment of quality student and program outcomes. Promotes student success through academic coaching and tutoring. Collaborate with students to strengthen their understanding, skills, and confidence in core nursing concepts.

Lab Coordination Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the laboratory settings used in the Nursing Program: nursing skills laboratory and simulation laboratory.
• Orient all new faculty and students to the nursing skills laboratory and simulation laboratory.
• Work with clinical partners that contribute simulation laboratory space and time for college students to engage in simulation onsite at their facilities.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is functioning properly (preventative maintenance, repairs, and calibration); report non-functioning equipment and ensure broken equipment is fixed and working properly prior to faculty and student use.
• Ensure all laboratory supplies are sufficient to meet teaching needs; order new supplies as needed.
• Ensure a safe (physically and psychologically) learning environment in the skills and simulation laboratories.
• Ensure quality educational experiences in the simulation and skills laboratories.
• Ensure all requirements related laboratory experiences adhere to the Maryland State Board of Nursing and accreditation requirements.
• Serve on related Nursing Program committees.
• Participate in Nursing Program meetings.
• Work with nursing faculty on the development and currency of simulation scenarios and experiences used in their courses.
• Support faculty in the design, development, and implementation of simulation experiences and evaluation of learning in the laboratory environments.
• Assist with using simulation technology during learning sessions.
• Assist faculty in setup and maintenance of skills laboratory and simulation sessions.
• Engage in ongoing education on best practices in the skills laboratory and simulation laboratory including the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM to optimize achievement of expected outcomes.
• Serve as a liaison between the Nursing Program and clinical agency simulation laboratories.
• Assists faculty in teaching and applying the clinical judgment framework taught in the nursing program.
  
  

Academic Success Coaching Responsibilities

• Supervise students during practice in the nursing laboratory to reinforce instruction previously conducted by faculty.
• Work with individual students to develop an individual plan of remediation that is student specific, and faculty mediated.
• Provide individualized academic coaching and tutoring to nursing students, focusing on critical content areas, study strategies, test-taking skills, and clinical reasoning.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to identify at-risk students and develop tailored support plans to enhance student learning and retention.
• Assist in creating and facilitating supplemental instruction aligned with course objectives and NCLEX preparation.
• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty by offering feedback on student progress, learning challenges, and resource needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and academic support provided, contributing to department efforts in tracking student success outcomes.
  
  

Other Administrative Duties

• Work with the Nursing Director in developing a budget for laboratory activities.
• Liaise with the skills and simulation laboratory vendors.
• Working with faculty, develop the schedule of laboratory and simulation sessions for all nursing courses.
• Order all necessary skills laboratory and simulation supplies and equipment.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines, including FERPA and Title IX.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Nursing Program Director.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Hold a Baccalaureate in Nursing degree; preferably a graduate degree in Nursing.
• A minimum of two years clinical nursing experience.
• Teaching experience in a pre-licensure nursing program preferred.
• Current, unencumbered Maryland Registered Nurse license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing.
• Experience working in a nursing simulation laboratory preferred.
• Current Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or willing to complete certification within 2 years.
• Excellent/strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration abilities.
• Capacity to work effectively in a team environment and work well independently.
• Capacity to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects and schedules.
• Technological proficiency, including simulation/lab equipment, instructional platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Capacity to deal effectively with a wide range of relationships and confidential situations.
• Ability to mentor, support, and lead students and colleagues in academic and lab environments.
• Commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and professional ethics.
  
  

Physical Characteristics

• This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time, as well as some bending and stooping when working in the laboratory. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 40 pounds at a time. Quite a bit of finger/hand dexterity, and walking is involved in regard to lab work and computer work.
• Ability to set up, take down, and maintain simulation equipment and lab spaces.
• Manual dexterity required for handling simulation devices and computer-based systems.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including day and/or evening shifts as needed.
• Ability to spend the majority of the workday in an inside classroom, lab, and simulation environment.
• Visual ability to perform close-up work on screens and physical materials.
• Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, use hand/eye coordination, finger dexterity, reach overhead, lift up to 40 pounds, and move equipment.
• Able to convey complex information to students and colleagues in both instructional and technical settings.
  
  

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely working in a clinical, skills lab and normal office environment with moderate exposure to adverse conditions. The employee may be exposed to potentially infectious materials such as blood or other bodily fluids in the delivery of routine medical services. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Additional Information

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions

Completed applications must include the following: cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience, resume, portfolio, names and contact Information of three professional references, a completed job application. Review of applications begins immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

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