Nursing/Paramedic Lab and Simulation Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Bachelor of Science in nursing staff member reports to the Dean of Nursing Programs. This is a full time-10-month staff position. Nursing/Paramedic Lab and Simulation Coordinator will participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programming in the Nursing and Paramedic Simulation laboratories. The Nursing/Paramedic Lab and Simulation Coordinator will work with the Nursing and Paramedic Faculty and other Anna Maria College Faculty to promote opportunities for inter-professional education. Primary responsibilities will be teaching in the Nursing and Simulation laboratory and the clinical setting. The Nursing/Paramedic Lab and Simulation Coordinator will assist with conducting simulation scenarios and debriefing sessions. The Nursing/Paramedic Lab and Simulation Coordinator will actively participate in academic program and curriculum committee meetings to integrate simulation experiences in meeting course and program objectives and terminal outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES :

– Provide simulation education experiences to students at an expert level;

– Teach faculty how to use simulation and debrief effectively;

– Possess technological competency in health care equipment, electronic documentation, computer skills, Microsoft Office, and presentation technology;

– Demonstrate expertise in providing skills training, remediation, or tutoring one-on-one or in small groups;

– Collaborate with faculty in identifying needs and developing and implementing creative laboratory learning environments;

– Collaborate with the nursing and paramedic programs to schedule/plan simulation and lab opportunities.

– Collaborate with the nursing and paramedic programs to order equipment simulation and lab opportunities.

– Successful grant-writing to support technology and equipment acquisitions a plus;

– Holds open labs and clinical experiences during unscheduled student class lab hours;

– Advises students in their academic curriculum plan;

– Practices exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills;

– Trends student performance and assessment data and makes recommendations for systematic program evaluation;

– Submit recommendations for equipment, materials, and supplies;

– Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EXPECTED RESULTS :

Comprehensive simulation lab for nursing education program that will support and enhance achievement of course and program objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

Supervise and mentor nursing students in laboratory and simulation settings.

CONTACTS:

– Maintain verbal, written, and/or electronic communication with current and potential nursing students.

– Communicate with alumni for program feedback and support.

– Establish and maintain community connections.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO REACH ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE:

– Hold an advanced degree in Nursing; e.g., earned bachelor’s degree in nursing, or possess an earned master’s or doctorate in nursing. With a bachelor’s in nursing, the candidate must be enrolled in a master’s in nursing program.

– Hold an unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.

– Possess a minimum of three years full-time nursing experience (or its equivalent) within the last five years with evidence of laboratory or simulation competence.

– Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

– Provide documentation of current Healthcare Provider CPR requirements.