Nursing Lab & Simulation Coordinator

Salary and Benefits

PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $4,583.00 per month to $5,200.00 per month.

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

Classification

Instructional Support Technician III

About Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

About the Position

Cal State East Bay’s Nursing Program offers nursing students access to low, mid, and high-fidelity simulation labs as part of their experiential learning, to enhance the development of nursing and clinical reasoning skills. These labs offer hands-on experience with nursing interventions, such as administering medications, performing assessments, and using clinical judgment and reasoning in responding to critical situations. The experiential learning in simulation provides faculty members opportunities to assess learners’ development and mastery of critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Experiential learning is a key component of competency-based education. The skills and simulation labs at Cal State East Bay are designed to give learners an opportunity to develop their nursing skills in a safe, controlled environment while receiving guidance and feedback from experienced nursing instructors.

The Nursing Lab and Simulation Operations Coordinator has three main roles: A) Provide comprehensive technical and educational support to faculty and students in the Hayward Campus Skills/Intervention Lab; B) Provide technical and educational support for simulation events, including the preparation (set up and tear down), operation, maintenance and repair/troubleshooting simulation and audiovisual equipment; and C) Serve on the College of Science Safety Committee and BEST (Building Emergency Support Team).

Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Technical and Educational Support to Faculty and Students in the Hayward Campus Skills/Intervention Lab:

Technical and Educational Support

• Assist faculty by preparing materials and equipment needed for individual lab classes; set up and take down supplies, materials and equipment being used in teaching and student practice.
• Assist faculty in facilitating learning objectives; apply knowledge of education modalities and principles.
• Work with faculty to evaluate effectiveness of laboratory experiences, organization and use of materials and equipment.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, encouraging learning environment that promotes students’ ability to demonstrate clinical judgment and problem solving skills.
• Develop and update orientation and training materials for students, staff and faculty in collaboration and consultation with colleagues such as other lab staff, faculty members, and student workers as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other lab staff to make sure lab documents are consistent across campuses.
• Implement and ensure consistent use of protocols and instructions for using new equipment and updating them as needed in collaboration/consultation with colleagues such as other lab staff, faculty members and student workers.
• Orient faculty to proper use of new equipment and assist faculty by demonstrating proper equipment use to students; provide support as needed to faculty and students to ensure proper use of equipment.

Lab Coordination

• Responsible for documenting and tracking maintenance, servicing and warranties on durable equipment such as (but not limited to): beds, WOWs, IV pumps, trainers, and schedules maintenance visits or repairs, coordinating with other lab staff as needed.
• Manage and order routine supplies and consumable inventory, ensuring supplies are stored appropriately.
• Coordinate with other lab staff to ensure consistency of supplies and/or sharing of supplies across the campuses.
• Responsible for developing schedules with faculty for use of labs outside of regularly scheduled class time on a weekly and semester basis.
• Schedule and implement open lab times as needed.
• Manage the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of student workers in the labs (skills and sim), collaborating with faculty members, other lab staff and the office manager as needed.
• Consult with the lab team and faculty to identify short and long-term equipment needs and A2E2 requests.
• Participate in the lab staff and faculty meetings and contribute to discussions on lab use and management.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficient use of lab space, innovative approaches to equipment and resource management.
• Interact with ITS, Facilities, and other Cal State East Bay departments as needed.
• Ensure safety and maintain OSHA standards within the labs, including appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.

Provide Technical and Educational Support for Simulation Events:

Design and Development

• Collaborate with the Simulation Coordinator, faculty course leads, and other lab staff to develop and implement simulation-based learning that adheres to simulation standards of best practice.
• Assist faculty in facilitating simulation learning objectives; have a working knowledge of simulation education modalities, simulation education principles, and nursing program curricular goals.
• Provide guidance and feedback to faculty on the design and execution of simulation-based experiential learning.
• Assist Simulation Coordinator and course lead faculty in creating and modifying scenarios and providing support during simulations.
• Support both Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH)'s mission to improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes through the use of simulation-based education and International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)'s mission to advance the science of healthcare simulation.

Simulation Support

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the simulation lab, ensuring that all equipment and technology are functioning optimally and meeting educational objectives.
• Set up and prepare simulation scenarios, including the arrangement of physical space, medical equipment, supplies, and patient simulators.
• Operate and troubleshoot AV system during simulations, including cameras, recording/playback, and exporting (SimCapture) as needed.
• Operate and troubleshoot simulation equipment (such as simulators, beds, intravenous pumps, ventilators, etc.) during scenarios, adjusting parameters and responses to ensure realism and educational effectiveness according to the scenario algorithm.
• Roleplay during simulation, including playing the voice of patients, doctors, and other simulated healthcare professionals.
• May be involved with co-debriefing simulation sessions with the Simulation Coordinator to provide feedback to learners according to standards of practice.
• Collaborate with the Simulation Coordinator to ensure that simulation-based activities are conducted in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation standards, such as those set by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH).
• Work with faculty to evaluate and effectively organize the use of materials and equipment.
• Collect data and feedback during simulations for evaluation and debriefing purposes.
• Communicate effectively with learners, faculty, and staff to ensure their understanding of simulation lab expectations and logistics.
• Foster a collaborative, safe and positive learning environment for faculty and students.
• Keep current on emerging trends and best practices in simulation-based education and share this knowledge with the Simulation Coordinator, course lead faculty, clinical faculty and lab staff.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on emerging trends and best practices in simulation-based education.

Simulation Training

• Contribute to the development and updating of simulation orientation and training materials for students, staff and faculty.
• Provide orientation, training and technical support to faculty, staff and learners on simulation technologies, simulation equipment, software platforms (such as LLEAP, SimCapture, and other simulation platforms), procedures, and best practices.
• Train and supervise work-study students and volunteers, ensuring that they have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively support simulation-based learning.
• Contribute to updating simulation equipment safety manuals and instructions in consultation as needed with faculty, staff and students.

Equipment and Supply Management

• Participate in systems for tracking simulation equipment maintenance, including audiovisual systems, task trainers, manikins, and related hardware/software in collaboration with other lab staff.
• Provide support for installation, repairs and maintenance of simulation equipment, in coordination with other lab staff.
• Consult with the lab team and nursing faculty to identify short and long-term equipment needs, recommend products, and prioritize lab purchase requests.
• Contribute to the selection, procurement, and implementation of new simulation equipment, and technology for simulation-based sessions.
• Ensure the availability and proper functioning of necessary supplies and equipment for simulation-based learning activities.
• Manage inventory and stock levels for simulation labs.

Serve on the College of Science Safety Committee and BEST (Building Emergency Support Team):

• Attend College of Science Safety Committee meetings and serve as liaison to the department.
• Conduct required chemical inventories, hazard assessments, and inspections. Coordinates hazard assessments/ documentation in labs across both campuses, working with the Concord-based Lab Manager to maintain consistent records on both campuses.
• Participate in on-going trainings offered by the University.
• Support emergency response personnel in case of an emergency.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and methods related to performing support services for healthcare simulation.
• Knowledge of the principles, information, methods and techniques related to discipline to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the materials and supplies related to the curriculum, their characteristics, and uses.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work.
• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot/ coordinate repair of technical, scientific, audio-visual and IT equipment.
• Ability to coordinate support services to meet a comprehensive variety of needs.
• Ability to develop off-campus resources related to the discipline for obtaining materials or equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to four years of experience providing instructional support services or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to nursing.

Or

• Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplements, or equipment in nursing or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Or

• Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplements or equipment in nursing or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Previous healthcare experience such as EMT, LVN, RN, PT/ PT Aide, OT/ OT Aide, or related field.
• Previous experience or certification in Healthcare Simulation, such as Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist® (CHSOS®).
• Familiarity with simulation software and technology, including Laerdal’s LLEAP platform, SimCapture, and Laerdal high-fidelity manikins.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of computer software, internet and database applications (i.e. Windows/Mac, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workplace Suite, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking and related network services.
• Ability to independently move equipment and mannequins with the assistance of others.
• Ability to follow simulation scenarios and make appropriate adjustments based on participant actions.
• Able to set-up, operate, and take down skills and simulation lab equipment.
• Able to provide IT, AV, simulation equipment and mannequin support services.
• Able to create, document, follow processes and procedures, establish and maintain safety standards and practices in lab settings.
• Able to plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of student assistants.
• Able to communicate with manufacturers regarding maintenance, repairs, updates and technology changes.
• Identify and implement solutions to problems related to equipment, computer hardware or software, and seek out appropriate resources.
• Evaluate overall operations of skills lab activities and contribute to quality improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated understanding and consideration of the needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures and backgrounds.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture of belonging.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, project management, and customer service skills.
• Strong, professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently, multitask with minimal direction, and prioritize time and resources.

License/Certification (Preferred but not required)

• Current California Registered Nurse License.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (or similar).

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to environmental hazards related to working with medical waste/sharps.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Potential for exposure to contaminated blood and/or body fluid.
• Subject to walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, and stooping.

Condition(s) of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cal State East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visit our website here.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here.

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Advertised: June 07, 2023 (8:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: October 07, 2023 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time