Clinical Simulation Coordinator

Clinical Simulation Coordinator

Compensation: $53,707.34 - $59,078.07
Openings: 1
PeopleSoft ID: 4226
Formal review of applications begins: Feb 9, 2020
Department: College of Nursing
Location: Health Education Center

Key Position Information:
Please note: Applicants for this position MUST be a Registered Nurse with an active, unencumbered RN license in the state of Florida.

The start date for this position will be Spring 2020.


Position Summary:
Responsible for strategic coordination and management of simulation technology into clinical education ranging from low fidelity standardized patient simulators, anatomic models and task trainers to extreme high fidelity human simulators and virtual reality programs. Primarily responsible for collaborating in the design, development, implementation, instruction and evaluation of individual curricula and programmatic evaluation, simulation training for clinician and student educational initiatives through the use of technology based training and assessment. Additional functions include didactic instruction, coaching and student development.

Typical Essential Duties

• Leads the design, development and delivery (instruction) of clinical simulation initiatives in the College of Nursing, and collaboratively with Allied Health Programs
• Programming and development of simulation scenarios and virtual patient cases, and technical operation of human patient simulations for the simulation laboratory, and virtual reality spaces simulations
• Develops and implements clinical simulation to meet accreditation standards
• Continuously updates and refines simulation experiences based on identified needs and to serve as a resource for faculty utilizing simulation in classroom/lab activities
• Develops, implements, updates, and monitors simulation lab policies, procedures, use, and operation
• Assist in the development and implementation of curricula for Nursing. This includes development of simulation component for staff and student competency training & teaching theory in the evening courses as needed.
• Establish collaboration and community partnerships and assist in developing of simulation applications for training in clinical and non-clinical areas
• Works with Deans, Academic Chairs, resource lab, faculty and staff to implement new initiatives and programs for student success

Requirements::
Education:

Master’s degree in Nursing.

Experience:

Three (3) years of relevant experience.

• Simulation Certification preferred or must be attained within the first semester
• Teaching experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent computer skills, able to use instructional and simulation technology
• Knowledge of the grants process and related pertinent resources
• Strong clinical background: 3 years of experience (Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Maternity/OB, Critical Care, Psychology, and Pharmacology)
• Strong understanding of Nursing Education curriculum

Knowledge:

• Nursing Program coordination principles and practices
• Academic program requirements/offerings
• Customer service principles
• Diverse populations and cultures
• Coordinating program scheduling
• Maintaining records of the SCENE’s utilization, collecting and analyzing data for evaluation and revenue purposes
• Participating in product specific vendor training and maintaining the technical expertise required to effectively manage the SCENE and facilitate its use

• Nursing Accreditation principles
• Budgeting principles
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
• Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
• Testing procedures and policies
• Recordkeeping principles
• Computers and related software applications

Skills:

• Curricular or technology enhanced instruction
• Analyzing processes, programs, and procedures and making recommendations for improvement
• Coordinating activities and/or programs
• Providing customer service
• Interpreting and applying applicable standards, laws, rules, and regulations
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports
• Monitoring budgets
• Effective management skills
• Compiling and maintaining data and information
• Presentation principles and practices
• Using a computer and related software applications
• Communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction

Physical:

• Positions in this class typically requires: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

Florida RN License


Responsibilities:
These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Potential Frequency
1.
Leads the design, development and delivery (instruction) of clinical simulation initiatives in the College of Nursing, and collaboratively with Allied Health Programs.
Daily - 15%

2.
Programming and development of simulation scenarios and virtual patient cases, and technical operation of human patient simulations for the simulation laboratory, and virtual reality spaces simulations.
Daily - 15%

3.
Continuously updates and refines simulation experiences based on identified needs and serve as a resource for faculty utilizing simulation in classroom/lab activities.
Daily - 15%

4.
Develops, implements, updates, and monitors simulation lab policies, procedures, use, and operation.
Daily - 10%

5.
Operates and programs the human simulators and other equipment and conducts simulation exercises.
Daily - 10%

6.
Assist in the development and implementation of curricula for Nursing. This includes development of simulation component for staff and student competency training & teaching theory in the evening courses as needed. The employee will plan, organize, coordinate, and provide educational support services in an assigned area. Responsibilities may include developing, scheduling, and implementing programs and activities that support class goals and students' academic goals; maintaining instructional equipment, materials, or other supplies; and working directly with individual or groups of students to assess and support academic progress.
Daily - 15%

7.
Coordinates the maintenance and repair of all equipment in the SCENE. Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and other disposable and non-disposable items including the gases necessary for the operation of the SCENE.
Daily - 10% -

8.
Establish collaboration and community partnerships and assist in developing of simulation applications for training in clinical and non-clinical areas.
Daily - 10% -

9.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
As Required



To apply, visit https://web.spcollege.edu/hrapp/job/4226

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