Simulation Lab Coordinator

Education Affiliates; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Affiliates is seeking a Simulation Coordinator -- Nursing to partner with nursing faculty in integrating simulation and clinical skills throughout the nursing curriculum. You will ensure learning outcomes through approved simulation protocols and maintain up-to-date practicum records.

The role requires MSN, an active RN license, and at least three years of nursing education experience, plus strong communication and troubleshooting skills for simulation equipment.

Qualifications

• RN with an active license and current credentials.
• MSN required as minimum degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Recent classroom/clinical experience in nursing education.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Completed EA simulation training or equivalent orientation.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot simulation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates student learning using EA-approved simulation cases with nursing faculty.
• Provides orientation to the simulation lab for faculty, students and staff.
• Maintains policy and procedure documentation for using the simulation lab.
• Schedules and coordinates simulated learning activities for nursing and interdepartmental simulations.
• Maintains contact with EA Simulation Council and Director of Simulation.

Skills

RN license

MSN

Nursing education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Simulation equipment troubleshooting

Camera system operation

EA simulation training

Job description

Simulation Coordinator -- Nursing

Position Summary

The Simulation Coordinator is responsible for working with nursing faculty to achieve student learning outcomes through the integration and evaluation of simulation and clinical skills protocols within the nursing curriculum, utilizing college/institute-approved methodologies and cases.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Using Education Affiliates (EA) approved simulation cases and teaching protocols, implements and evaluates student learning in collaboration with nursing faculty.
• Provides orientation to the simulation lab to nursing faculty, nursing students, staff, and others as needed.
• Maintains written policy and procedure for use of simulation lab including protocols for all simulated learning activities.
• Schedules and coordinates simulated learning activities for nursing and interdepartmental simulations involving the nursing department.
• Maintains contact with the EA Simulation Council and Director of Simulation to remain current in utilizing simulated learning experiences.
• Orders equipment and supplies needed for the operation of the simulation lab.
• Establishes a schedule to manage day/and evening simulation labs.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely records of student participation for all simulation lab practicum.
• Participates in faculty meetings, attending graduation ceremonies and other school activities, faculty recognition programs, staff development offerings, in-service programs, and task forces/committees as needed or assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education, including maintaining professional Standard of Healthcare Simulation Certification.
• Serves as Chair of the campus Simulation Committee.
• Provides input for budget preparation regarding equipment, supplies, and materials for the simulation lab.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current unencumbered license
• Minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing degree
• Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience
• Recent classroom and clinical experience in nursing education
• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Educational skills; ability to work with diverse student population
• Completed EA simulation training or similar orientation
• Need to understand and do basic troubleshooting of simulation equipment, including the camera system, software, and basic external parts of the simulator mannequin.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Work Hours: May vary daily, and evening and weekend hours may be required, depending on the staffing needs of the school’s simulation lab.

Travel: None

Working Environment: Campus/Classroom/Lab