Nursing Lab Supervisor- Full-time

County College of Morris (Cc M); Randolph Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County College of Morris seeks a Nursing Lab Supervisor to oversee the nursing simulation laboratories, coordinate with faculty, manage supplies, and ensure learning objectives are met.

You will supervise Lab Coordinators and Student Aides, maintain inventory, budget with the Nursing Director, and ensure safety in a dynamic academic setting. The role requires RN licensure in NJ, a BSN, and relevant experience, with normal college hours in Randolph, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Master’s in nursing preferred.
• Minimum three years in hospital or nursing education field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Nursing Simulation and Learning Laboratories to meet course objectives.
• Coordinate with faculty to plan instructional activities and equipment needs.
• Maintain and distribute equipment and supplies; supervise student aides and lab coordinators.
• Prepare reports on lab utilization and coordinate scheduling with departments.

Skills

RN License NJ

Nursing standards

Lab equipment

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative

Computer literacy

Manual handling

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Nursing simulators

Inventory software

Job description

Career Opportunities at County College of Morris

The Nursing Lab Supervisor oversees the safe and effective use of the nursing and simulation laboratory environments, supplies and equipment, which are required to meet the course and program learning outcomes of the Nursing and Allied Health programs. This individual supervises Nursing Laboratory Coordinators and Student Aides and reports directly to the Nursing Department Director.

Laboratory Supervision

• Oversee all activities in the Nursing Simulation and Learning Laboratories
• Oversee the schedule for all lab rooms for use by Nursing.
• Coordinate with Allied Health and WFD for laboratory room access.
• Prioritize daily workflow and adjust as needed while ensuring learning needs are met.
• Collaborate with faculty to plan and prepare instructional activities, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet course learning objectives.
• Maintain, prepare, and distribute equipment and supplies for faculty-led activities and student practice sessions.
• Provide guidance to nursing students when they are practicing skills independently in the labs (as specified by faculty and according to curricular standards). Plan and communicate laboratory practice hours to faculty and students and post appointment times using scheduling application. Maintain records and schedules of practice sessions and utilization of laboratory hours. Collaborate with Information Systems and Audiovisual departments in the set-up and use of their technologies in the lab rooms.

Manage Inventory (Supplies/Equipment) and Utilization

• Coordinate schedule with lab coordinators to ensure adequate staff support for students and faculty
• Work closely with Lab Coordinators in all areas of lab preparation and clean-up to maintain orderliness of the labs
• Train student aides in proper lab procedures, and use of equipment use and supplies
• Manage Inventory (Supplies/Equipment) and Utilization
• Maintain adequate par levels of laboratory supplies for all learning activities.
• Document and maintain accurate inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a current directory (item and location) of all Nursing Learning Laboratory and Simulation Laboratory inventory in the department shared drive.
• Complete the college’s annual inventory of lab equipment and retain records for the department. Dispose of old or surplus equipment according to college policies
• Recommend and obtain quotes for capital equipment and supply purchases, including Perkins funded items, for utilization in the Nursing Laboratory.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Director to manage the capital and operating budget for the Nursing Learning Laboratory and Simulation Laboratory.
• Prepare monthly reports on the utilization of the Nursing Learning Laboratory and Simulation Laboratory for the department meetings, and semester summary reports for the Director and department.

Oversee Simulation Activities

• Coordinate use of shared HPNSs and associated equipment for Nursing and Allied Health programs.
• Ensure annual maintenance, safe storage, and appropriate utilization of the HPNSs.
• Trouble-shoot simulator problems, make minor repairs or coordinate repairs with equipment vendors Schedule repairs as needed.
• Assist students and faculty in utilizing patient simulators during leaning activities. Coordinate and schedule training on simulators as needed for faculty.

Safety

• Safety Maintain safe laboratory environment for participating students and faculty according to industry and college standards. Coordinate laboratory room maintenance and repairs with Plant Maintenance as needed Provide orientation to policies procedures, location and function of equipment and supplies, and safe operation of equipment for all participants in lab activities. Trouble-shoot equipment problems, make minor repairs or coordinate repairs with equipment vendors Control the security of the laboratories, equipment, and instructional supplies Ensure safe storage and coordinate annual disposal of hazardous materials and equipment (for example, sharps). Obtain and maintain proficiency in operating equipment safely and according to industry standards. Examples include, but are not limited to, IV pumps, HPSs, manikins, ventilators, defibrillator, and patient monitoring devices. Document continuing education related to current technical and educational practices.

Support

• Support program enrollment and development initiatives by presenting nursing lab and equipment as requested. This includes but is not limited to lab tours and HPS demonstrations during department information sessions, open houses, other college and department activities, and administrative tours.
• Hire and supervise student aides including timesheets and records
• Ensure Nursing Laboratory’s bulletin board is maintained in a current and appropriate state.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Director.

Supervision:

Direct Supervision –

• Laboratory coordinator(s)
• Student aide(s)

Qualifications - Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Masters in nursing preferred

Qualifications - Experience

• Minimum of three years experience in a hospital/and or nursing education field
• Experience working with 3G Human Patient Simulators (current technology) and related equipment and technology preferred

Qualifications - Skills

• Current, unencumbered R.N. License in NJ
• Knowledge of current standards of nursing practice
• Ability to utilize current nursing lab equipment and perform all basic nursing skills
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
• Basic computer literacy and the ability to learn and use additional applications required for the use of simulators, lab equipment and courses specific electronic resources.
• Ability to move, lift, or carry simulators, manikins, and other equipment (25 pounds)
• Ability to push and pull wheeled equipment including beds, stretchers, carts and IV poles.

Work Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm with some flexibility as outlined by the college

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Contact Us:

County College of Morris

214 Center Grove Road

Randolph, NJ 07869

973-328-5000