What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer position at Westmoreland County Community College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer
Division Health Professions, Culinary Arts & Hospitality(DIV)
Department Nursing
Job Description
This position is responsible to provide a comprehensive learning experience utilizing simulation technology to the students in the Practical Nursing Program.
Essential Job Functions
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TRAINING :
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
n/a
Physical Demands
Schedule Days/Hours Hybrid Schedule Available - Schedule Varies Based on Class schedules, Monday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Tuesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Wednesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Thursday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Friday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Saturday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S-2023-221-P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 11/10/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have your current resume, cover letter, transcripts and information for 3 professional references to provide with your application.
Position Information
Position Title Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer
Division Health Professions, Culinary Arts & Hospitality(DIV)
Department Nursing
Job Description
This position is responsible to provide a comprehensive learning experience utilizing simulation technology to the students in the Practical Nursing Program.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain skills and simulation laboratory hours conducive to student scheduling.
- Educate faculty (full and part-time) regarding utilization of simulation lab.
- Coordinate with faculty regarding development and integration of simulation into the curriculum.
- Facilitate the instructional modalities needed to meet the desired outcomes of the simulation.
- Interface with faculty and staff to facilitate optimum functioning of the simulation equipment.
- Provide a safe learning environment that encourages active learning and reflection and supports repetitive practice.
- Provide tutoring support to the Nursing Program students in concert with faculty.
- Foster participant learning by providing appropriate support throughout the simulation activity.
- Act as a resource person for faculty and students relative to the Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab equipment.
- Ensure security of the Nursing Lab and the equipment during assigned work hours.
- Monitor lab supplies inventory in cooperation with faculty.
- Validate each simulation based on current best practice.
- Accurately maintain records and submit reports as required.
- Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
- Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
- Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
- Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TRAINING :
- BSN required with evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing within a cumulative period of five years in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing requirements.
- Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.
- Current Pennsylvania or Multi-State Registered Nurse license required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
- PA Child History clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check clearance
- FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance
n/a
Physical Demands
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent standing/walking or moving around
- Repetitive finger/hand movements
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing
- Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
- ability to hear normal speaking sounds, faint voices, and faint body sounds
- Ability to hear in situations not able to see lips (e.g., when using masks)
- Ability to hear auditory alarms
- Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
- Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
- Reading and interpreting digital equipment screens
- Ability to see objects as close as 20 inches and as far away as 20 feet
- Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor health care facility with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control
Schedule Days/Hours Hybrid Schedule Available - Schedule Varies Based on Class schedules, Monday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Tuesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Wednesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Thursday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Friday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Saturday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S-2023-221-P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 11/10/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have your current resume, cover letter, transcripts and information for 3 professional references to provide with your application.
Salary : $36