What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe) position at Westmoreland County Community College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe)
Division Health Professions, Culinary Arts & Hospitality(DIV)
Department Nursing
Job Description
This position is responsible to provide a comprehensive learning experience utilizing simulation technology to the students in the Practical Nursing Program.
Essential Job Functions
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TRAINING :
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
n/a
Physical Demands
Schedule Days/Hours Monday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Tuesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Wednesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Thursday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Friday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Saturday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S-2023-221-P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 11/10/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have your current resume, cover letter, transcripts and information for 3 professional references to provide with your application.
Position Information
Position Title Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe)
Division Health Professions, Culinary Arts & Hospitality(DIV)
Department Nursing
Job Description
This position is responsible to provide a comprehensive learning experience utilizing simulation technology to the students in the Practical Nursing Program.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain skills and simulation laboratory hours conducive to student scheduling.
- Educate faculty (full and part-time) regarding utilization of simulation lab.
- Coordinate with faculty regarding development and integration of simulation into the curriculum.
- Facilitate the instructional modalities needed to meet the desired outcomes of the simulation.
- Interface with faculty and staff to facilitate optimum functioning of the simulation equipment.
- Provide a safe learning environment that encourages active learning and reflection and supports repetitive practice.
- Provide tutoring support to the Nursing Program students in concert with faculty.
- Foster participant learning by providing appropriate support throughout the simulation activity.
- Act as a resource person for faculty and students relative to the Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab equipment.
- Ensure security of the Nursing Lab and the equipment during assigned work hours.
- Monitor lab supplies inventory in cooperation with faculty.
- Validate each simulation based on current best practice.
- Accurately maintain records and submit reports as required.
- Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
- Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
- Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
- Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TRAINING :
- BSN required with evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing within a cumulative period of five years in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing requirements.
- Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.
- Current Pennsylvania or Multi-State Registered Nurse license required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
- PA Child History clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check clearance
- FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance
n/a
Physical Demands
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent standing/walking or moving around
- Repetitive finger/hand movements
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing
- Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
- ability to hear normal speaking sounds, faint voices, and faint body sounds
- Ability to hear in situations not able to see lips (e.g., when using masks)
- Ability to hear auditory alarms
- Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
- Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
- Reading and interpreting digital equipment screens
- Ability to see objects as close as 20 inches and as far away as 20 feet
- Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor health care facility with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control
Schedule Days/Hours Monday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Tuesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Wednesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Thursday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Friday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Saturday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S-2023-221-P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 11/10/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have your current resume, cover letter, transcripts and information for 3 professional references to provide with your application.
Salary : $36