Simulation Lab Manager - Military Veterans

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision! We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Simulation Lab Manager today with Galen College of Nursing.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Simulation Lab Manager to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

To coordinate and support simulation experiences for all learners in collaboration with Directors of Clinical Learning, campus and college leadership and program faculty to ensure quality and continuity in the achievement of course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) for all programs. Provides oversight of all simulated learning experiences for all nursing programs ensuring Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM (HSSOBP) are met.

 Position Responsibilities

1.  Coordinate and supervise the general operation of the simulation laboratory to provide standardized simulation experiences.
2. Assists faculty and students with the use and operation of the simulation equipment, supplies, and standardized simulation-based experiences.
3. May serve as faculty substitute in the facilitation of simulation sessions as needed. 
4. Collaborates with campus leadership and college clinical leaders to obtain and provide training on equipment and supplies to be utilized in the simulation laboratory.
5. Coordinates the maintenance of equipment and supplies necessary for effective simulation-based experiences including communication with third parties in collaboration with college clinical leaders.
6. Coordinates the use of the clinical learning labs for all functions, including regular classes, special class sections, open lab, advanced clinical skills, replacement clinical experiences, Competency Performance Examinations (CPEs), and special events.  
7. Assists with standardized orientation and training for faculty and technicians in accordance with the HSSOBP.
8. Oversee and assist with the hiring, training, performance appraisal, and mentoring of dedicated simulation faculty and technicians under the direction of the campus leadership.
9. Collaborates with the Directors of Clinical Learning to facilitate orientation, training, and ongoing professional development in the use of clinical simulation in accordance with the HSSOBP.
10. Maintains campus simulation inventory and inventory systems in collaboration with campus and college clinical leaders and simulation technicians. 
11. Performs walk-through evaluations on faculty facilitators for all programs and reports findings to campus leadership.
12. Makes recommendations for curriculum changes for all programs to the curriculum council and Directors of Clinical Learning based on research and needs identified when performing oversight in simulation.
13. Makes recommendations for curriculum changes for all programs to the curriculum council and Director of Clinical Learning based on research and needs identified when performing oversight of simulation-based education.
14. Communicates and integrates college-wide policy and process changes regarding simulation standardization and operation.
15. Attend campus level course committee meetings.
16. Other duties as assigned.

 Position Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.
• Education: Minimum of a Master of Science Degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution required. Attainment of Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or eligible.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum two (2) years teaching in a simulation setting preferred.
• Special Qualifications: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of contemporary nursing skills. Organizational and planning skills; knowledge of the function and operation of the various simulation models available in the clinical learning laboratory. Effective written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and follow-through. Demonstrated ability to use personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Position requires critical thinking, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as supplies, files, and books (25 pounds minimum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis.

Galen College Values: 

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential. 

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do. 

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions. 

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration. 

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do. 

Galen College of Nursing is a college focused on expanding access to quality nursing education. Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do. We offer a unique educational experience called Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master's degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). At Galen we change the life of one to care for the lives of many.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Simulation Lab Manager opening. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in nursing education!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.