Associate Director, Clinical Simulation Lab Operations

Mercy University; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy University seeks an Associate Director of the Clinical Simulation Laboratory to oversee operations in the School of Nursing. The role partners with faculty to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences and safe, effective simulation environments.

The position supervises lab activities, coordinates scheduling, maintains equipment, and supports instructors and students in clinical labs. Strong leadership in simulation best practices is essential.

Qualifications

• NYS Registered Nurse License required.
• Clinical Simulation Certification (CHSOS/CHSE) required.
• Experience managing a medical skills learning lab, with recent medical-surgical experience.
• Familiarity with safety standards and practices in lab/classroom settings.
• Knowledge of or experience with Artificial Intelligence in simulation.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the Clinical Simulation Lab, including scheduling simulations and managing lab equipment and supplies.
• Supports planning and utilization of skills and simulation in the Nursing program.
• Assists instructors and students in the clinical lab setting.
• Ensures lab/classroom is clean, safe, and organized and enforces safe lab practices.
• Repairs or coordinates repair of lab equipment as needed.
• Collaborates with faculty to ensure lab experiences meet course objectives and oversees student practice and remediation of technical skills.
• Maintains, coordinates, and monitors open lab sessions.
• Operates the patient simulator during sessions.
• Participates in debriefing sessions to ensure best practices are applied.
• Recommends new lab materials, equipment, and experiments; implements simulation activities as required.
• Establishes and updates laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparation and maintenance of records and reports for nursing labs.
• Keeps current with developments in simulation technology and learning theories.
• Plans and schedules open and structured lab utilization times for students and faculty.

Skills

NYS RN License

Clinical Simulation Certification

Lab management experience

Safety standards

AI in simulation

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Mercy University seeks an Associate Director of the Clinical Simulation Laboratory to oversee operations in the School of Nursing. The role partners with faculty to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences and safe, effective simulation environments.

The position supervises lab activities, coordinates scheduling, maintains equipment, and supports instructors and students in clinical labs. Strong leadership in simulation best practices is essential.