Nursing Simulation Lab Lead & Educator

Arizona College of Nursing; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona College of Nursing in Texas seeks a Nursing Lab Manager to oversee the delivery of standardized simulations on the campus. The role designs, implements, and evaluates high-fidelity lab sessions, aligns them with program objectives, and ensures compliance with College policies.

You will mentor faculty and staff, manage procurement and maintenance of lab equipment, support accreditation efforts, and contribute to continuous quality improvement while collaborating with the Nursing Lab

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college (doctorate preferred).
• Active state RN license or enhanced compact license relevant to the state of teaching location.
• Current Certification in Simulation Education or acquisition thereof within two years of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university.
• Three (3) years’ experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Pre-programming and programming of patient simulators, basic troubleshooting and maintenance of simulators preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with audio/visual equipment and control software.
• Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, and evaluate high-fidelity simulation sessions.
• Demonstrates and maintains familiarity with program and course objectives.
• Adheres to/enforces the policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing.
• Implements effective skills and best practices for facilitating and debriefing simulation experiences.
• Works with Nursing Lab Specialist to educate students on proper hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Remains current with general educational and simulation curricular advances.
• Ensures that simulation experiences are appropriately documented and evaluated (scenarios, preparation, etc.).
• Assists in development of various metrics and assessment tools as needed.
• Institutes continuous quality improvement strategies for simulation program improvement, in alignment with College simulation strategies.
• Always communicates effectively and professionally, especially to disseminate information regarding clinical simulation activities, internally and externally.
• Serves on the national Simulation subcommittee of the BSN Curriculum Committee.
• Mentors faculty, clinicians, and staff in the design of the College simulation curriculum involving clinical simulation, and best practices in simulation pedagogy.
• Oversees the procurement and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Supports and assists in delivery of simulation experiences when necessary (e.g. Operation of simulation equipment, operation of AV equipment, embedded participant role-playing, prop placement, moulage, etc.).
• Assists AZC administration and community partners to establish simulation-based educational events based on current simulation standards and evidenced based practice.
• Prepares for accreditation by Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
• Develops and maintains effective supply acquisition process to assure maintenance of appropriate par levels of inventory for Sim, Skills and lab supplies.
• Develops effective procurement process to assure competitive supply costs.
• Monitors costs and Sim Lab purchases prepared by admin.

Skills

Leadership

Simulation pedagogy

Curriculum development

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Arizona College of Nursing in Texas seeks a Nursing Lab Manager to oversee the delivery of standardized simulations on the campus. The role designs, implements, and evaluates high-fidelity lab sessions, aligns them with program objectives, and ensures compliance with College policies.

You will mentor faculty and staff, manage procurement and maintenance of lab equipment, support accreditation efforts, and contribute to continuous quality improvement while collaborating with the Nursing Lab