Campus Lab and Simulation Coordinator

Utah State University; Price (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Campus Lab and Simulation Coordinator to oversee and enhance clinical skills and simulation-based learning experiences. This role involves collaborating with faculty, managing lab equipment inventories, and facilitating simulation sessions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background and excellent organizational skills, ensuring students receive top-notch training in a safe environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and career development within a supportive academic setting, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about nursing education and simulation technology.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or four years of nursing experience required.
• Master’s degree for Program Coordinator II level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate skills lab and simulation activities with faculty.
• Maintain databases for lab equipment and simulation activities.

Skills

Administrative decision making

Coordination and organization

Technical skills in nursing

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Laerdal technology

LLEAP software

SimPad technology

Commonly used computer software

Job description

Overview

The Campus Lab and Simulation Coordinator (Program Coordinator) collaborates with the Program Director, Campus Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Department Sim, Lab, and Clinical Coordinator, faculty, and staff to identify, develop and implement clinical skills and simulation-based activities. The Coordinator will plan, implement, and evaluate skills and simulation-based learning experiences. This position encompasses high-fidelity, high-technology, and procedural skills simulations.

This position offers opportunity for growth and career development and may be filled by a Program Coordinator I or Program Coordinator II depending on the knowledge and experience of the applicant. Refer to the “Qualifications” section below for specific details. Applicants hired at the Program Coordinator II level must possess higher-level skills & abilities and will be expected to complete tasks requiring a greater level of scope and complexity, as determined necessary by the hiring committee.

Responsibilities

Coordinator duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain databases of:
  • Inventory of lab equipment and supplies
  • Simulation-based activities, finances, supplies, and equipment
  • Simulation validity and reliability, including student simulation experiences and outcomes
• Coordinate with faculty the schedules for student skills lab, and simulation activities
• Facilitate and debrief of simple to complex simulation experiences
• Provide safe learning environment for students
• Review student evaluations of simulations for improved facilitation
• Work closely with Department Clinical Skills and Simulation Coordinator for software updates, maintenance, support and user training for hardware and software associated with Laerdal, LLEAP, and SimPad technology.
• Attend Department and Statewide simulation and skills trainings to maintain currency and coordination with USU’s nursing simulation team.
• Make recommendations related to student learning needs, equipment, and program simulation and laboratory acquisitions.
• Instruction:
  • Instructs students as necessary
  • Evaluates students relative to skills and simulation scenarios
  • Plans, develops, instructs, and evaluates Standardized Patients (SPs)
  • Accepts course teaching assignments, if assigned
• Attends department or other meetings, as assigned
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• To be considered at the Program Coordinator I level, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or four years of nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education plus experience
• To be considered at the Program Coordinator II level, a Master’s Degree in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education plus experience
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Utah or a nursing compact state

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert technical skills and knowledge of nursing program to correlate simulation center activities with the curriculum
• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
• Proficient in commonly used computer software with a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new programs as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skilled at records maintenance.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
• Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
• Program specific knowledge, skills, and abilities as described in recruitment notice.
• Ability to exercise a high level of creativity, decision making, problem solving, and discretion as work is varied and may be undefined.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk.

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew Pinner,[e-mail],Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael,[e-mail], Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visithttps://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education,Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,800-421-3481,[e-mail]

*updated 09/2023