Director of Simulation Lab

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research College of Nursing in the Kansas City area seeks a Director of Simulation Lab to lead the college’s simulation initiatives for the BSN program, partnering with faculty to ensure high-quality learning experiences.

You will oversee simulation experiences, develop policies, train staff, manage equipment, and collaborate on scholarly projects, maintaining safety and alignment with INACSL standards and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• CHSE certification must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date.
• RN (Registered Nurse) is required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years health professional educator experience that includes the use of simulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in the simulation laboratory for students and faculty to improve competencies and skills in meeting course student learning outcomes through simulation experiences.
• Direct the development, implementation, and revision of simulation experiences in collaboration with faculty that are based on course student learning outcomes.
• Provide regular and systematic feedback to faculty on their performance in the simulation regarding simulation implementation and debriefing.
• Create/maintain/improve policies and procedures to ensure evidence-based simulation and promote the learning and psychological safety of students.
• Conduct the orientation, training, and ongoing professional development in the use of simulation in nursing education according to INACSL standards of best practice.
• Develop and conduct evaluations related to the effectiveness of simulated learning.
• Maintain and report data regarding student achievement of learning outcomes through simulation experiences and provide recommendations for quality improvement.
• Participate in scholarly research and quality improvement initiatives related to simulated learning that is consistent with college needs and priorities.
• Maintain and update simulation laboratory to include, but not limited to: identifying needed software; supply and equipment needs; monitoring simulation equipment; troubleshooting; and resolving staffing problems.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of consumable supplies in simulation laboratory.
• Schedule learning experiences in the simulation laboratory in collaboration with academic leaders.
• Manage relationships with simulation vendors.
• Supervise laboratory personnel.

Skills

Simulation Educator

Education

RN (Registered Nurse)

Bachelor's Degree

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

Job description

Introduction

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Director of Simulation Lab where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Research College of Nursing team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways.

Benefits

Research College of Nursing, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an impact as a Director of Simulation Lab where your passion for leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The director is the college’s senior subject matter expert who provide oversight, direction, and support of simulation experiences in collaboration with faculty to ensure quality and continuity in the achievement of student learning outcomes for the BSN degree program.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in the simulation laboratory for students and faculty to improve competencies and skills in meeting course student learning outcomes through simulation experiences.
• Direct the development, implementation, and revision of simulation experiences in collaboration with faculty that are based on course student learning outcomes.
• Provide regular and systematic feedback to faculty on their performance in the simulation regarding simulation implementation and debriefing.
• Create/maintain/improve policies and procedures to ensure evidence-based simulation and promote the learning and psychological safety of students.
• Conduct the orientation, training, and ongoing professional development in the use of simulation in nursing education according to International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards of best practice.
• Develop and conduct evaluations related to the effectiveness of simulated learning.
• Maintain and report data regarding student achievement of learning outcomes through simulation experiences and provide recommendations for quality improvement.
• Participate in scholarly research and quality improvement initiatives related to simulated learning that is consistent with college needs and priorities.
• Maintain and update simulation laboratory to include, but not limited to: identifying needed software; supply and equipment needs; monitoring simulation equipment; troubleshooting; and resolving staffing problems.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of consumable supplies in simulation laboratory.
• Schedule learning experiences in the simulation laboratory in collaboration with academic leaders.
• Manage relationships with simulation vendors.
• Supervise laboratory personnel.

What qualifications you will need:

• (CHSE) Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of 4 years health professional educator experience that includes the use of simulation.

Research College of Nursing is a private, non-sectarian, fully accredited institution of higher learning. We are located in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We offer a Bachelor of Science (B.S.N.) and a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with three graduate tracks, an RN-MSN entry point option, and three post-Masters certificate choices. Our 13:1 student-faculty ratio nurtures rich campus discussions and wide opportunities for student scholarship and development. Over 400 students are enrolled at the Research College of Nursing. Approximately 65% are undergraduates and 35% are graduate students. We embody the mission and heart of HCA MidAmerica. We are recognized as a leader in healthcare due to our skilled, compassionate, and dedicated doctors and nurses.

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.

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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.