Nursing Simulation Coordinator

Nursing Simulation Coordinator

The Nursing Simulation Center Coordinator serves as the lead simulation educator and operational manager for the College of Nursings simulation-based learning environments. This position is responsible for all aspects of the simulation lab including the preparation maintenance inventory and operation of all simulation equipment/supplies. The coordinator collaborates with faculty to design plan implement and schedule simulation activities. The coordinator ensures adherence to program policies course objectives program outcomes and current simulation best practice and safety measures.
All faculty are expected to demonstrate a willingness to support and advance the Christian Catholic and Benedictine mission and identity of the University of Mary (see Include:

• Provide consultation and expertise for the design and resources necessary to create and sustain a high-quality simulation center.
• Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the clinical simulation lab including setup and dismantling of materials equipment and technology involved in simulation and skills lab
• Maintain the equipment supplies and environments within the skills and simulation lab and coordinate manufacturer maintenance requests and issues related to manikins software and equipment as needed
• Ensure adequate inventory of skills lab supplies and reorder as needed
• Coordinate a schedule of simulation experiences for students faculty and support staff
• Facilitate orientation and training for all users of the simulation laboratory including faculty- simulation design and evaluation as well as debriefing.
• Create an annual potential budget for simulation delivery with recommendations for future equipment and supply purchases.
• Collaborate with course faculty to determine the best mode of simulation to meet course objectives and program student learning outcomes
• Function as the expert simulationist consistently assisting content specialists with the development implementationand evaluation of simulation curriculum projects and scenarios within courses
• Facilitate and co-facilitate simulation and skills-based learning experiences with students including scenario implementation learner support real-time operation of simulation technology and structured debriefing aligned with course objectives and best practices.
• Function as simulation technician when needed.
• Assist faculty in the development of preparation simulation design and evaluation materials for students
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to integrate simulation-based assessment data into course evaluation program outcomes and accreditation reporting
• Lead model and support evidence-based debriefing practices including faculty development in structured debriefing methods consistent with INACSL Standards of Best Practice.
• Lead efforts to achieve simulation center accreditation
• Bring developments innovations and standards of simulation gained through ongoing review of relevant journals participation in webinars and continuing education to Division of Nursing.
• Chair the Simulation Committee
• Cultivate relationships with organizations in the community who would benefit from exposure or experiences in simulation from the University of Mary
• Teaching responsibilities may include simulation-based instruction skills facilitation and selected didactic or lab teaching assignments as determined by program needs

Qualifications and Requirements Include:

• Unencumbered ND RN license
• 3 years of clinical nursing experience
• Certified Healthcare Simulations Educator (CHSE) preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• 1-3 years of experience in simulation-based education and training preferred
• Upholds andsupports the Christian Catholic Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality inthe Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences and throughout the university in accord with Saint Benedicts admonition that all be received as Christ

The University of Mary is a private Christian Catholic Benedictine university that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. Infusing Benedictine values throughout the educational experience Mary offers distinguished professionally focused academic programs enlivened by the liberal arts global and civic service robust internships and mentoring by respected faculty. As one of the most affordable private universities in the nation Mary offers exceptional educational value as well as outstanding scholarship and financial aid opportunities. The University of Mary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

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Qualified candidates are asked to provide; (1) Curriculum Vitae (2) Cover Letter (3) Teaching Portfolio (4) Teaching Evaluations (5) Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and (6) Three letters of recommendation. Please upload the requested materials and click submit application. Confidential letters of recommendation transcripts and anything larger than 5MB can be sent to emailprotected.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

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