Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe)

Westmoreland County Community College; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking a Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time) to maintain skills and simulation laboratory hours, educate faculty, and foster student learning. Candidates should possess a BSN, recent nursing experience, and a commitment to professional development.

This role requires coordination with faculty on simulation curriculum and ensuring a safe learning environment. The schedule includes various days with up to 19 hours weekly. A current PA RN license is essential.

Qualifications

• BSN required with evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree within five years.
• Two years of recent acute care nursing experience required.
• Prior work experience in nursing education required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain skills and simulation laboratory hours.
• Educate faculty on the utilization of the simulation lab.
• Provide tutoring support to Nursing Program students.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of nursing best practices

Good math skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive student issues

Education

BSN with a plan for graduate degree in nursing

Two years of recent acute care nursing experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe)

Position Title: Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe)

Responsibilities

• Maintain skills and simulation laboratory hours conducive to student scheduling.
• Educate faculty (full and part‑time) regarding utilization of simulation lab.
• Coordinate with faculty regarding development and integration of simulation into the curriculum.
• Facilitate the instructional modalities needed to meet the desired outcomes of the simulation.
• Interface with faculty and staff to facilitate optimum functioning of the simulation equipment.
• Provide a safe learning environment that encourages active learning and reflection and supports repetitive practice.
• Provide tutoring support to the Nursing Program students in concert with faculty.
• Foster participant learning by providing appropriate support throughout the simulation activity.
• Act as a resource person for faculty and students relative to the Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab equipment.
• Ensure security of the Nursing Lab and the equipment during assigned work hours.
• Monitor lab supplies inventory in cooperation with faculty.
• Validate each simulation based on current best practice.

Other Job Functions

• Accurately maintain records and submit reports as required.
• Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies through professional development and cross‑training opportunities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
• Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated use and application of standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques related to nursing best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge related to:
  • a. Abilities and level of the participant
  • b. Expected outcomes for simulation
• Understanding of standard clinical practices, medications and medical procedures.
• Basic knowledge of computers and skilled in the use of technology to enhance delivery of work product.
• Basic knowledge of principles and process for providing excellent customer service, meeting standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex student and/or employee issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Good math, verbal and written communication skills.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Ability to respond to unpleasant, angry or discourteous people in a professional manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Respond to unpredictability.
• Identify problems, investigate root‑cause and make recommendations for solutions.

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience & Training

• BSN required with evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing within a cumulative period of five years in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Two years of recent acute care/medical surgical bedside nursing experience and/or skilled nursing required.
• Prior work experience in nursing education required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Pennsylvania or Multi‑State Registered Nurse license required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Clearances

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing

Audible Demands

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
• Ability to hear normal speaking sounds, faint voices, and faint body sounds
• Ability to hear in situations not able to see lips (e.g., when using masks)
• Ability to hear auditory alarms

Visual Demands

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
• Reading and interpreting digital equipment screens
• Ability to see objects as close as 20 inches and as far away as 20 feet

Environmental Demands

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor health care facility with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control

Hazards

• Standard Industry risk of injury or work‑related illnesses

Salary: $36.58/hour

Schedule: Monday – Up to 19 hrs/wk, Tuesday – Up to 19 hrs/wk, Wednesday – Up to 19 hrs/wk, Thursday – Up to 19 hrs/wk, Friday – Up to 19 hrs/wk, Saturday – Up to 19 hrs/wk (Schedule to be determined)

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.