Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab Coordinator - Nursing Faculty (29536)

JOB SUMMARY
Ottawa University’s Overland Park, Kansas Campus invites candidates for a full-time, 12-month Nursing Skills Lab and Simulations Lab Coordinator/Faculty Position. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and operation of the Nursing Skills and Simulation Labs including collaboration with the BSN Program Director, Clinical and Practicum Coordinator, Nursing faculty, and the Director of Nursing to ensure safe and effective use of the simulation lab and skills lab facilities, and maintenance of OSHA standards. The position provides expertise in lab and simulation integration, methods, and technologies, and supports the evidence-based educational experiences for learners. Position teaches prelicensure courses as designated by the BSN Program Director and the Director of Nursing; a 70% faculty/30% Coordinator position, with a course load teaching responsibility of (21) Credits per 12-month academic year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

NURSING SKILLS AND SIM LAB COORDINATOR:

• Collaborates and coordinates with the Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs, Nursing faculty, and others as appropriate to plan, design, organize, implement, and evaluate current practice standards skills lab and simulation lab activities to meet requirements of the curriculum and student progression needs.
• Collaboratively plans and implements Skills and Simulation lab activities with opportunities for the development of critical thinking, decision-making, and decisional analysis skills to promote clinical competency. Is not responsible for implementing Simulations but is available to faculty for technical assistance.
• Ensures safety and OSHA standards are maintained in the labs, including disposal of sharps and hazardous waste. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current nursing lab safety standards and informs program leadership of changes in safety standards.
• Maintains adequate skills and simulation lab supply PAR levels by regular monitoring and coordinating with program leadership to order and re-stock needed supplies.
• Ensures lab equipment is good working order, and simulation manikins are well maintained. Coordinates with vendors to maintain appropriate warranties.
• Collaborates with Nursing faculty to schedule lab activities; maintains a master schedule of scheduled activities, and shares with Nursing leadership and faculty.
• Functions as a resource for Nursing faculty in the use of the Skills and Simulation lab and collaborates for use of the labs to provide student remediation.
• Provides Skills and Simulation lab orientation to Nursing faculty and students regarding the policies, procedures and utilization of the Skills and Simulation labs.
• Key teaching responsibilities include assistance with Skills checkoffs, Simulations for several courses, and open lab and makeup lab hours, with a minimum workload time of (10) hours/week..
• Conducts lab tours as requested by Nursing program leadership for internal and external stakeholders.

TEACHING AND ADVISING:

Teaching Load: Teaching a 70% course load, defined as 7 courses per year, or the equivalent of 21 credit hours. Teaching Standards: Maintain a high standard in classroom teaching through engaging and effective pedagogy, exhibiting awareness and understanding of best practices in undergraduate education through application in the classroom, and remaining current with issues, curriculum, and classroom approaches in both the liberal arts and the candidate’s academic discipline.   Advising: Attend to student needs and concerns, and work with each student’s advising team members to identify and develop opportunities for each individual learner. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses, addressing academic concerns, and supporting efforts in retention.

SCHOLARSHIP:

Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within one’s academic discipline and in the liberal arts through research, creative work, writing, conference attendance (either virtually or at designated location), public presentations (in-person and virtually), and other involvement in the regional and national community of the Nursing profession and higher education professionals

ASSESSMENT:

Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.

SERVICE:

Participate in campus and university-wide governance by responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.

GENERAL:

As key members of our academic community, faculty are expected to abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook.  This information is available and open for reading or examination at any time. Other duties as assigned.

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS: 
•    Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
•    Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
•    Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University. 
•    Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
•    Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

Qualifications:

Education: MSN Degree required. Licensure: current license as Registered Nurse in Kansas and Missouri.

Experience: Three years related work experience minimum, nursing education preferred, and one-year prior Skills & SIM Lab oversight experience preferred.

Required skills and abilities: 

• Maintain high ethical standards in managing resources Skills and Simulation lab resources.
• Utilize excellent communication and customer service skills to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Skills and Simulation stakeholders.
• Proven ability to teach effectively in an adult classroom
• Utilize flexibility, adaptability, and innovation to meet program and student needs and promote evidence-based practice.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.

Founded in 1865, Ottawa University (www.ottawa.edu) is a not-for-profit, comprehensive university affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.  The University’s traditional campuses are located in Ottawa, Kansas and Surprise, Arizona.  In addition to the traditional campuses, Ottawa University offers innovative, flexible adult education programs for both the bachelors and graduate level at its campuses located within the United States and through online degree programs throughout the U.S.  Ottawa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Building on its foundation as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity. The University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics interprets this mission as it applies to the everyday decisions, behaviors and actions of those within the community.  All members of the Ottawa University Community are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of the University, and of the broader communities in which it functions. 

Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of Inclusion, Openness, and Community. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.

A completed Application for Employment is required at http://www.ottawa.edu/Careers as a part of the application process.  Candidates must also submit a cover letter, CV/resume, teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three professional references to complete the application for employment.  Additional information can be emailed to ouhr@ottawa.edu .

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.