Simulation Lab & Clinical Coordinator, Nursing | Western Piedmont Comm College - Military Veterans

Brief Description of Position : As a member of the nursing faculty team under the direction of the nursing director, the Simulation Lab & Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the management, organization and maintenance of the simulation, medical-surgical, pediatric labs, and clinical coordination between nursing programs; meeting the learning needs of students and faculty in the lab/clinical settings.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties The Simulation Lab & Clinical Coordinator will participate in the development, implementation, instruction, and evaluation of the nursing programs; assist the faculty in the organization and maintenance of the lab equipment and manage lab learning environment. The simulation lab/clinical coordinator will plan, supervise, and evaluate student learning in the on-site and off-site clinical practice settings when assigned.

Coordinator/Admin Duties:

Coordinate skills labs, simulations and clinical experiences between nursing programs in collaboration with nursing faculty and director.

Coordinate simulation experiences with other program and disciplines within the College and community in collaboration with nursing faculty and director.

Collaborate with nursing director and clinical agencies to secure clinical sites and preceptorships.

Onboard students and new PT adjunct faculty to clinical agencies.

Supervise and mentor lab assistants and work-study students.

Ensure the programs utilize best practices in simulation as indicated byINACSL.

Orient and train new Nursing faculty to simulation/ lab equipment and provide resources for ongoing education and CEUs

Assist nursing director with the Nursing department budget in relation to lab equipment and supplies.

Laboratory Duties:

Assist with and/or delegate the set up/cleanup for skills lab and practice sessions.

Assist and/or delegate the storage of supplies and equipment to maintain a clean organized skill lab environment.

Maintain nursing labs, supplies and equipment to meet the students learning needs.

Submit requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment.

Complete work orders for equipment repairs and general maintenance.

Conduct annual inventory of supplies and equipment in the labs.

Collaborate with nursing faculty in the development of clinical scenarios.

Assist in the development of learning activities needed to meet course and student learning outcomes.

Instruction :

Display a commitment to the mission, philosophy and objectives of the nursing program.

Foster a commitment to quality nursing education and client-centered care.

Pursue personal and professional growth

Remain current in nursing literature, including evidence-based practice for simulation education and current nursing practice.

Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and revisions of curriculum andSPEin the nursing programs.

Participate in nursing course team meetings, nursing faculty meeting, division and College-wide meetings.

Participate in college committees, community outreach and recruitment and other duties as assigned.

Guide and Facilitate students during simulation experiences, including pre-brief- debrief and evaluation, and remediate as needed.

Evaluate and document student progress towards meeting course outcome in the clinical/simulated settings.

Supervise and evaluate students clinical experiences and preceptorship rotations as assigned.

Lead a clinical group in the hospital setting as assigned.

Licensing Requirements

Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 5-20 pounds (lifting mannequin or small equipment).

Ability to physically bend, reposition, and maintain good posture handling equipment.

The functions of the job are usually performed sitting, standing, and walking.

Individuals are required to perform these movements without a significant risk of injury to themselves or others, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed.

Salary : Hiring Range ($5,662 6,441/monthly) 9-month contract

Application Procedure : Applications must be submitted online at https://wpcc.peopleadmin.com/ .

EOE/M/F/D/V

Western Piedmont Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values and encourages campus diversity in students, faculty, and staff. Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Master of Science in Nursing or related field (e.g., Nurse Education) is preferred.

If holding aBSN, will meet the teaching and learning requirements of theNCBONNCAC36 .0318, #4 & 5.

Two years of clinical nursing practice experience.

Clinical and Simulation teaching experience preferred.

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certified preferred; instructor will obtain certification within 3 years of employment.

9-month contract