Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing - Lab Coordinator

South Plains College; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Plains College seeks an experienced Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing to serve as Lab Coordinator at Reese Center for Clinical Excellence. The role supports simulation-based education, student skill development, and collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator.

The position requires a Master’s in Nursing, Texas RN license, BLS, and strong teaching and communication skills; responsibilities include maintaining labs, assisting with simulations, and mentoring faculty and students in a

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required and current clinical expertise to teach.
• Current RN license to practice nursing in Texas.
• American Heart Association BLS certification (current).
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain simulation environments with attention to detail.
• Set-up, reset, and manage simulation and testing environments.
• Orient faculty, staff and students to simulation equipment.
• Support learning activities to improve competencies and meet course objectives.
• Assist students and faculty with use of simulators and AV equipment.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies for learning labs.
• Support development of Center of Clinical Excellence processes and policies.

Skills

Nursing education

Simulation tech

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Nursing

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing - Lab Coordinator

Job Title Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing - Lab Coordinator

Department

Department LEVL - Nursing

Employment Status

Employment Status FT Full-Time

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Benefits Yes

Months per Year 9 months

Job Description

SUMMARY
Responsible for supporting a healthcare simulations laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices, leading edge technology and the testing of new approaches. Will collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator and work with the faculty to support students skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities in the Reese Center for Clinical Excellence..
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Simulation and skills related:
Prepare and maintain clinical laboratory and simulation environments with extreme attention to detail including props and moulage;
Set-up, reset, and take-down simulation, deliberative practice, remediation, and testing environments;
Orient faculty, staff and students to simulation manikins, equipment, and technology;
Support faculty and staff during planning and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities to improve competencies and in meeting course objectives;
Assist students and faculty with use of technology (simulators, computers, and audio-visual equipment);
Operate simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications;
Demonstrate application of simulation-based education best practices;
Contribute to development and refinement of simulation-based activities;
Provide remediation support to students according to faculty specifications and communicate student’s progress per nursing policies.
Inventory and maintenance related:
Participate in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and general cleanliness to ensure all equipment and simulators are in good working condition;
Assist in maintaining organized ongoing supply inventory and stocking supplies to support the learning activities in the clinical center;
Restock, organize, and maintain supply areas and carts.
Other:
Support development and refinement of processes, policies and procedures for the Center of Clinical Excellence;
Utilize software, applications, and databases as directed;
Support orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff;
Assist with tours and events for a variety of groups and organizations;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the Simulation Nurse must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Simulation Nurse must have experience in working with or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Master’s Degree in Nursing required and demonstrated current clinical expertise to function effectively and safely in the designated area of teaching;
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas;
American Heart Association BLS certification (current);
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations;
Skills in the use of office and computer equipment and use of standard office software. Specifically, must have basic computer literacy, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email management skills;
Demonstrate ability to develop effective working relationships, to work collaboratively and effectively with Clinical Coordinator, faculty/staff, campus officials and nursing students of diverse backgrounds;
Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities;
Ability to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated;
Ability to remain calm, focused, and in control when working with the nursing students who may be difficult and challenging to engage;
Ability to follow written and verbal direction, take the initiative to seek clarity, and take action when needed;
Constantly exhibit command and proper enunciations, spelling, syntax, and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
Ability to organize work and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner;
Ability to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgement.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift/and or move up to 40 pounds or more, and may assist, move, or restrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues;
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, carry, move about, hear, and speak. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal;
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus;
The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students, and/or exposed to student noise and learning resource noise levels;
Employee may be required to go into the clinical setting to help cover clinical experiences with students at times.
Immunizations and CPR must be kept up to date.
The employee may be required to travel in school-owned or leased vehicle, and/or own vehicle while performing duties.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Masters Degree required and must have current clinical expertise to function in this role effectively and safely in the designated area of teaching.
CERTIFICATES , LICENSES , REGISTRATIONS
Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Texas;
American Heart Association BLS certification (current)

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