Nursing Experiential Learning Manager

Nursing Experiential Learning Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The nursing technology specialist (NELM) will work with the Peavy School of Nursing (PSON)
leadership and faculty to ensure that the nursing skills lab and simulation environments are
functioning and have the required supplies are available for scheduled learning experiences. The
NELM will maintain store and perform cleaning of equipment as designated. The NELM will
maintain troubleshoot and repair equipment including manikins task trainers simulators
audio/visual equipment and related peripherals. The NELM will schedule all lab simulation and
clinical experiences per the needs of the school of nursing academic calendar and community
partner events. Additionally the NELC will purchase manage implement install support and
maintain information technologies (software hardware and training) in the nursing education
program that is NOT supported by the UST IT Department. The NELM will support the maximum
utilization of technology and communication through operations management project
management and budget planning to achieve positive PSON education outcomes.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: BSN Program Director

Supervises: Student workers as designated

PRIMARY DUTIES:
1. May include but not limited to the following:
2. Facilitate the daily operation and management of all aspects of the nursing lab and
simulation environments.
3. Take appropriate actions to resolve nursing lab and simulation environment problems
within the nursing department.
4. Works in conjunction with UST IT and the BSN Program Director in the resolution of
problems involving equipment service communications and support systems.
5. May serves as representative with the UST IT department UST Facilities and outside
organizations. May participate in various departmental committees as assigned.
6. Assists with the development revision and implementation of policies and procedures
for simulation activity and nursing technology for the Simulation Lab Operations.
7. Assists with the financial performance of lab operations; monitors monthly laboratory
expenditures for efficient operational goals.
8. Provides on-site assistance with the vendors and/or clinical partners to implement
technology in the lab.
9. Assist with Information Technology and other projects using established project
management methodologies. Assist in the development of technology and best practices
to ensure continuous process improvement.
10. Support and upgrade computer/AV equipment in the Nursing department.
11. Submit requests and/or equipment purchases to maintain nursing lab and simulation
environment inventory.
12. Maintains & supports the fidelity simulators in the lab(s).
13. Maintain the nursing lab and simulation environment equipment and materials.
14. May be asked to operate patient simulators for the duration of simulations.
15. May assist in training faculty in the use of simulation equipment and collaborate in
maintenance and repair by troubleshooting immediate issues with simulation equipment
and all other equipment used in relation to the simulations.
16. Ensure required equipment and supplies are available for nursing lab and simulation
environment learning activities.
17. Provide recommendations regarding equipment supplies and materials.
18. Maintain current knowledge of simulation equipment
19. Operate and maintain audio/visual equipment
20. Ensure an accurate inventory of required nursing lab and simulation lab supplies
21. Ensure supplies are ordered stocked and available for all nursing lab and simulation lab
experiences in a timely manner.
22. May serves as a representative with the UST IT department UST Facilities and outside
organizations. May participate in various departmental committees as designated.
23. Assists with the development revision and implementation of policies and procedures
for simulation activity and nursing technology for the Simulation Lab Operations.
24. Assists with the financial performance of lab operations; monitors monthly laboratory
expenditures for efficient operational goals.
25. Provides on-site assistance with the vendors and/or clinical partners to implement
technology in the lab.
26. Assists with Information Technology and other projects using established project
management methodologies. Assist in the development of technology and best practices
to ensure continuous process improvement.
27. Support and upgrade computer/AV equipment in the Nursing department.
28. Submit requests and/or equipment purchases to maintain nursing lab and simulation lab
inventory.
29. Maintains & supports the fidelity simulators in the lab(s).
30. Manages the clinical request process; organizes and plans the submission reports to
ensure appropriate placement and timely requests.
31. Verifies clinical site requests and student placements with clinical agencies.
32. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility
Understanding of AV systems software
Simulation manikins (low to high fidelity) and system software
Multiple task trainers (IV Arms Foley Trainers)
IP Networking
Learning Management System or other LMS experience
MS Office Suite
Ability to install software updates on laptops and maintain manikin components as
directed by manufacturer support.
Provides technical operational support for all systems and equipment related to
simulation and lab.
Document technical processes and support needed for simulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelors degree masters preferred. Exceptional interpersonal skills and teamwork. The ability
to work independently and be self-motivated. Experience working in technology and/or
simulation in an educational institution or equivalent setting is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Basic computer hardware operations
Basic A/V equipment and video recording
Medical supplies and equipment
Spreadsheet function and use
Ability to successfully:
Understand technical information both written and explained by others
Learn new software and hardware functions quickly
Assess troubleshoot and repair equipment failures and manage equipment independently
Work effectively under pressure with frequently competing priorities
Work on projects from start to completion with minimal direction and/or oversight
Able to effectively communicate with faculty staff student workers vendors leadership and other
professionals as needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and takes initiative
Able to work occasional events or weekends as required by SON schedules
Work requires occasional heavy lifting of equipment and utilization of advanced medical devices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands
to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.
The employee must have the ability to operate a personal computer. May be required to sit for long periods
of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision
peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift or move 25 pounds.
Daily exposure to PCs and networks. May move heavy equipment and boxes. May require long hours and
periodic weekends.

SAFETY: Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work
safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any
unsafe work conditions or practices to supervisor.

Required Experience:

Manager