Director of Nursing Laboratories and Simulation Centers

Passaic County Community College; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Tuition waivers

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Job summary

Passaic County Community College seeks a Director of Nursing Laboratories and Simulation Centers to lead high-fidelity simulation and clinical skills labs across Passaic and Sussex campuses, aligning with accreditation standards and best practices in healthcare education.

The role reports to the Associate Dean for Nurse Education and oversees operations, staffing, budgeting, and curriculum integration to ensure student outcomes and program success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Current RN license in New Jersey is required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience in direct patient care.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in simulation-based education and college skill laboratory management.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Must be certified as a Simulation Educator.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the Nursing Laboratories and Simulation Centers on Passaic and Sussex campuses.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the centers.
• Supervise, schedule and evaluate part-time laboratory staff.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and safety protocols for the Lab.
• Coordinate setup, operation, and debriefing of simulation experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Simulation Educator Certification

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing or related field preferred

RN License in New Jersey

Job description

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Director of Nursing Laboratories and Simulation Centers

Full-Time Regular Passaic, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1557

The Director of the Nursing Laboratories and Simulation Centers is responsible for the operations of both learning centers. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-fidelity simulation and clinical skills training for nursing students at the Passaic and Sussex campuses. The Director will also ensure alignment with academic goals, accreditation standards, and best practices in healthcare education. The position reports to the Associate Dean for Nurse Education.

This is a full-time, administrative position.

Example of Duties:

• Provide direction for the Nursing Laboratories and Simulation Centers on both Passaic and Sussex campuses
• Manage the centers' day-to-day operations.
• Supervise,schedule and evaluate part-time laboratory staff.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and safety protocols for the Lab.
• Coordinate the setup, operation and debriefing of simulation experience.
• Ensure equipment and software are updated and functioning properly.
• Supervise, evaluate and document the progress of students performing nursing skills required in nursing courses.
• Coordinate purchasing and maintenance of equipment and supplies for laboratories within the confines of establishedNursing budget.
• Collaborate with Nurse Education faculty to integrate simulation-based learning into curricula.
• Facilitate faculty training in simulation pedagogy and technology use.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards (ACEN), regulatory requirements (NJBON), and best practices in Lab and Simulation education (INACSL, LAERDAL).
• Attend Nurse Education Program meetings.
• Ensure simulation and laboratory activities support course objectives, clinical requirements, and program learning outcomes.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of simulation experiences in achieving student learning outcomes and clinical competencies.
• Participate in curriculum planning, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate laboratory scheduling for classes, simulations, skills practice sessions, and skills/ simulation demonstrations.
• Manage staffing assignments and ensure adequate laboratory coverage to support program needs.
• Prepare, submit, and track purchase orders for laboratory supplies, equipment, technology, and educational resources.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and simulation materials.
• Coordinate with the Associate Dean of Nursing on the procurement of equipment, supplies, and technology necessary for laboratory operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with approved vendors.
• Ensure proper maintenance, repair, and replacement of simulation equipment and technology.
• Collaborate with faculty to support student learning, clinical preparation, and program success.
• Meet regularly with the Associate Dean of Nursing to discuss laboratory operations, staffing, budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and program needs.
• Provide updates and recommendations to the Associate Dean regarding laboratory performance, equipment needs, staffing concerns, and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean to support departmental goals, accreditation requirements, student success initiatives, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Generate reports and maintain records related to laboratory utilization, staffing, budgets, equipment, supplies, and program outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing required. Doctoral degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Current RN License in New Jersey required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in nursing in direct patient care required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in simulation-based education and college skill laboratory management required.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Must be Certified as a Simulation Educator.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
• Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
• Short-term disabilityproviding up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours(*Prorated based on hire date)

Vacation

Sick

Personal

Floating Holiday

Administrators

154 hours

105 hours

28 hours

14 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

• Employee Assistance Programprovides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Flexible Spending Accountallows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental insuranceprovides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
• Voluntary Annuity Programs:Additional contributions to retirement account