What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty, Nursing Simulation Coordinator position at Morton College?
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in nursing. Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license. Minimum of 2 years current clinical experience as a registered nurse; strong foundation in evidence-based teaching or clinical practice. 1 plus years of experience in simulation and skills lab teaching, or combination of education and experience commensurate with requirements of the position. Must be competent in nursing skills, adult teaching/learning skills and use of technology. Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively and appropriately with culturally diverse groups; and possess strong computer skills. Must be organized and able to keep supply inventories. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction. Ability to work day and/or evening. Certification in Simulation Technology or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish. Prior experience teaching at a community college. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
Job Summary
The Nursing Simulation Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the simulation room and nursing labs. The Nursing Simulation Coordinator overseas the preparation, maintenance, inventory and operation of all simulation and lab equipment/supplies. Collaborates with other faculty to design, plan, implement and schedule simulation activities. Ensures adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current simulation best practice and safety measures. The faculty in this role will teach 12 to 15 contact hours each semester or as designated (contact hours for simulation coordinator duties are 2:1).
Specific Job Duties
- Assume faculty educator role for simulation as a content expert this includes developing simulation curricula to support course and department outcomes. This includes development of simulation components (for staff and student competency training).
- Jointly develop and implement simulations with Nursing faculty which meet student learning outcomes and are consistent with current evidence-based simulation and standards of Morton College, the Nursing Program, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and Accreditation Commission on Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
- Participate, contribute to, and cooperate with internal and external committees to ensure continued accreditation and for the overall success of the students.
- Participate in providing documentation and input for accreditation as it relates to simulation and lab activities in this includes developing reports to analyze use of simulation spaces.
- Maintain office hours (6 contact hours per week).
- Maintain, record and submit student grades. Manage all simulation and lab spaces to meet regulation and accreditation standards in addition to ensure safety practices are followed. ·
- Develop and maintain simulation and lab manuals, documenting policies and procedures when in Simulation and Lab Learning environments.
- Coordinate and supervise the general operation of the simulation laboratory to provide a wide variety of patient simulation experiences.
- Oversee the regular maintenance and repair of all simulation equipment and communicate effectively with manufacturers regarding maintenance, repair, update, and technology changes.
- Provide technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals including beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, other health care equipment, medication dispensing systems and vital sign monitors.
- Organize and restock simulation laboratory supplies.
- Oversee the set up and take down of simulation laboratory equipment – allowing for rapid turnover of simulation lab set up as necessary.
- Prepare laboratory budget, specific to simulation needs this and provide recommendations for equipment and supply purchases as needed.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and staff. Attend and participate in required meetings including unit, faculty, and department meetings.
- Create a positive work environment demonstrating leadership and supervision for the simulation laboratory.
- Coordinate training for all users of the simulation laboratory including faculty.
- Coordinate simulation laboratory schedule with faculty to prevent scheduling conflicts. Collaborate with faculty and staff in setting up, scheduling, and operating simulation programs and lab practice activities for classes.
- Network with other lab/simulation coordinators at local/state/national level to develop and utilize best practices.
- Coordinate the set up and maintenance of computer-based training programs.
- Maintain learner confidentiality.
- Coordinate center tours.
- Conduct debriefing within scope of knowledge or assist content expert with debriefing.
- Serve as professional role model and example of nurse leader for students, the College and its stakeholders.
- Demonstrate nursing and teaching expertise, including the use of technology and simulation.
- Engage in ongoing personal and professional development and scholarly activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range
Nursing Faculty - Tinley Park
Chamberlain College Of Nursing -
Tinley Park, IL