Nursing Lab/Simulation Coordinator

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The University of Bridgeport, School of Nursing (UBSN), invites applications for full-time faculty to serve as the Lab/ Simulation Coordinator. As a dynamic and growing program, the University is seeking to add faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service whose primary responsibility is to provide leadership for the skills and simulation learning activities. Appointment to academic rank and salary are dependent on demonstrated scholarly achievement, teaching, and clinical experience. This is a 12-month full time faculty position.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the use an operation of the Nursing Lab and Simulation Center regarding resources, space, equipment, and future technology innovation

• Collaborate with nursing and university faculty to develop and implement high-quality simulation using current evidence-based practice, including INACSL Standards of Best Practice and NLN SIRC

• Plan, implement, and evaluate student simulation experiences and learning outcomes in a safe learning environment

• Engage and maintain relationships with College of Health Science faculty as well as regional health partners for simulation training opportunities

• Collaborate with the simulation technician specialist to maintain high, mid, and low fidelity simulation equipment and lab equipment and coordinate faculty training as needed

• Engage in professional development that includes simulation and technology innovation curricula that benefits the School of Nursing and students

• Maintain the nursing skills lab equipment and oversite of ordering and updating equipment and supplies

• Teach 1 course per semester

Other Functions: 

Skills:

• Work autonomously on multiple projects.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with staff and students.

• Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation.

• Attention to detail.

• Responsive to communication

• Strong proficiency in MS Office and computer skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to interact effectively as a member of the UBSN and work collaboratively with other College of Health Sciences programs.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

• Ability to quickly learn new technology.

• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.

• Ability to listen to constituents (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.

• This position requires a high level of collaboration and interaction between various constituents within the college and the university and its clinical affiliates.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing

• State of CT RN license (or eligible)

• Recent Clinical experience is required. Priority will be given to those applicants with expertise working in a nursing simulation laboratory

• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in nursing or related field or substantial progress towards the doctorate with anticipated completion with 1-2 years.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of recent teaching experience in a university nursing program.

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• 401k employer match

• Employee & dependent life insurance

• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents

• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)