Simulation Program Coordinator

Community College of Rhode Island; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community College of Rhode Island seeks an experienced Simulation Lab Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the simulation labs, provide technical instruction, and evaluate learning experiences. You will coordinate simulation activities and assist faculty in developing high-quality simulations aligned with curriculum.

The role involves updating simulation experiences, maintaining accreditation, and scheduling interprofessional activities while supporting diverse student populations in

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in nursing and current RN license; CHSE certification within 6 months preferred.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience and simulation education in higher education.
• Strong computer skills and ability to manage data and multiple software packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Simulation Labs and serve as the point of contact for simulation resources.
• Provide reports and recommendations to course faculty, program directors, department chairs and deans.
• Orient learners to the simulation environment and assist faculty with pre-briefings and debriefings.
• Provide faculty development and continuing education related to simulation-based activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to update simulation experiences and curriculum; maintain accreditation and SSH standards.
• Organize simulation experiences (pre-briefing, scenario, debriefing) and manage lab time efficiently.
• Maintain documentation and records in Sim Chart, Blackboard and other electronic platforms; track program progress.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Rhode Island RN License

PhD or DNP in nursing

Tools

Sim Chart

Blackboard

Electronic platforms

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the daily operations of the Simulation labs, provide technical skills, instruction, and evaluation to support the use of simulation. Coordinate and facilitate simulation experiential learning activities and opportunities for students. Responsible for assisting faculty in creating, preparing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality simulation experiences. Work with the faculty to update all simulation-related experiences and curriculum, as it relates to simulation.

Job Summary

Responsible for the daily operations of the Simulation labs, provide technical skills, instruction, and evaluation to support the use of simulation. Coordinate and facilitate simulation experiential activities and opportunities for students. Responsible for assisting faculty in creating, preparing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality simulation experiences. Work with the faculty to update all simulation-related experiences and curriculum, as it relates to simulation.

This is an Academic Year appointment.

Duties And Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Student Focus

• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
• Assess needs and assured integration of simulation-based activities in the curricula to meet the identified needs.

Instructional And Communication Skills

• Serve as the college's lead in the day to day operations, point-of-contact for simulation resources and provides timely and effective responses to simulation requests from faculty, staff, and academic partners
• Provide reports and recommendations to the course faculty, respective Program Directors, Department Chairs and Deans, as appropriate.
• Orient learners to the simulation environment and assist faculty in leading effective pre-briefing sessions.
• Provide orientation and professional development, ie, continuing education for staff and faculty relative to simulation-based activities.

Accreditation; Curriculum and Program Development:

• Collaborate with faculty to continually develop and update simulation experiential learning opportunities, as well as prepare and deliver such experiences for the College's students.
• Utilize the ADDIE model, the five stages of a development process: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.
• Make recommendations related to student learning needs and equipment.
• Incorporate a Standardized Patients program within the simulation learning.
• Collaborate with faculty to maintain records of completing assignments in Sim Chart, Blackboard or other electronic platforms.
• Assist in the implementation of simulation standards and best practices and provides faculty with evidenced- based guidelines to ensure positive and consistent learning experiences for students.
• Assist in the evaluation of Simulation Technicians or Simulation staff as necessary as related to simulation.
• Responsible for rescheduling students for additional simulation experiences when clinical site experiences change.
• Organize simulation experiences (pre-briefing, scenario, and debriefing activities) and efficient use of lab time.
• Maintain accreditation through Simulation Society in Healthcare (SSH).
• Coordinates Simulation Lab Schedule to insure each Health Science program get equitable opportunities for lab/simulation usage.
• Coordinates simulation equipment for readiness including:
• Equipment and supplies, and their security
• Inventory and reorder needed lab supplies
• Formulate budget recommendations
• Coordinate and Implement Interprofessional opportunities each semester with other health disciplines.
• Maintain documentation to track program progress, such as: evaluation data, current trends, advanced simulation modalities and FERPA documentation to address confidentiality agreements.

Departmental & College Support

• Participate in College activities.
• Participate in HARS Department activities, which includes divisional meetings, simulation oversight committee and faculty meetings to ensure coordination of didactic instruction, practicum experience and assist in policy development as it relates to simulation learning.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Current Rhode Island RN License
• The ability to achieve Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) within 6 months of employment
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience and simulation education in higher education (full or part-time, professional and graduate work included)
• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education Nursing and Health curriculums
• Demonstrated computer skills (including data management and multiple software packages);
• Demonstrated organizational skills; Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills; Demonstrated experience working with students;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision; and,
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Requirements

• PhD or DNP in nursing.
• 4-6 years of clinical nursing experience and simulation education in higher education (full or part-time, professional and graduate work included)

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.

Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.

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