Instructor of Nursing/Simulation Educator

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of Health Plans

Retirement Plan (403b)

Touro University Tuition Exemption Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Touro University is seeking an experienced Instructor of Nursing/Simulation Educator to provide education and clinical expertise in nursing labs. The role involves assisting with curriculum changes, conducting simulation sessions, and coordinating student activities in a full-time position.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Science in Nursing and possess a New York State RN license. Experience in clinical instruction and familiarity with high fidelity simulation is required. Benefits include a comprehensive health plan and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Experience as a clinical instructor in nursing required.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up and teach simulation and skills lab sessions.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to develop simulation scenarios.
• Conduct simulation sessions as an alternative to clinical rotations.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Healthcare simulation training

BLS certification

Medical-surgical nursing

Telemetry

Critical care

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

New York State RN license or eligibility

Tools

High Fidelity Computer system

Office software

Job description

Instructor of Nursing/Simulation Educator

Job Details

Location: US-NY-New York

College: TUNY - New York School of Career & Applied Studies

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: Varies

Hours Per Week: 36.5

Travel: As needed

Category: Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status: Exempt

Overview

Under the direction of the Laboratory and Simulation Manager, the Instructor of Nursing/Simulation Educator will provide education, clinical, and technical expertise in skills and simulation-based activities in the nursing labs. The Educator will assist with curriculum changes in the instructional labs, assist with proposals for grants, assist in the orientation of adjunct faculty to equipment used during instructional labs, and participate in overall laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a monthly meeting, even if scheduled on a different day than the usually scheduled work day
• Set up and teach simulation and skills lab sessions
• Ensure that simulation experiences meet course and program outcomes
• Collaborate with nursing faculty and other interprofessional faculty to develop simulation scenarios to promote student learning, clinical judgment, under the direction of the Laboratory and Simulation Manager and the Director of Nursing
• Participate in the collection of evaluative data on learning outcomes related to the skills lab and simulations
• Conduct simulation session as an alternative to clinical rotations, pursuant to New York laws and regulations
• Participates in comprehensive simulation program implementation across the nursing curriculum
• Participates in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, scenarios, simulation tools, research studies, and other educational initiatives to measure learning outcomes using simulation and clinical education best practices
• Coordinates with the course coordinators to schedule students for supplemental simulation activities
• Coordinates with the course coordinator to schedule live GU/GYN demonstrations/instructions with standardized patients
• Conducts inventory of supplies and equipment
• Keep abreast of new equipment used in the field of nursing and obtain information on said equipment for consideration of purchasing
• Maintains safe working function of equipment and environment
• Provides technical support for high- and mid-fidelity simulators and low-fidelity equipment/part task trainers
• Other duties and instructional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• Must be willing to be sent for training in healthcare simulation, which may include off-site training.
• New York State RN license, or eligibility.
• Experience as a clinical instructor in nursing required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical practice, preferably in medical-surgical nursing, telemetry, emergency nursing, critical care.
• Familiarity with High Fidelity Computer system, AEHR and video recording for simulation.
• Knowledge of office software computer for scheduling, ordering, inventory, medication labels, and correspondence.

Maximum Salary

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $72,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

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