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Manager of the Nursing Skills Laboratories


Job Location:

Crystal Lake, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 74357 - 104957
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Workweek

40 HoursFlexible schedule to meet department needs to include possible evenings and weekends

Position Summary

The Manager of the Nursing Skills Laboratories oversees all aspects of the Nursing Laboratory and/or the Simulation Laboratory while providing experiential learning opportunities for Nursing students in the form of skills practice simulation competence assessment and remediation.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of the Nursing Skills laboratories
  • Develop and conduct clinical simulation scenarios utilizing SimMan and other high and low fidelity equipment that meet the needs of the faculty
  • Evaluate Nursing students clinical competency through direct observation during open lab hours simulation scenarios and recorded skills assessments; provide constructive feedback to support their development and adherence to evidence-based practice
  • Monitor departmental budgetary expenditures for consumable materials for the Nursing department
  • Schedule and coordinate room usage for classes meetings scheduled labs open lab time clinical make-up and individual student practice time
  • Orient students and faculty to nursing skills laboratories
  • Guide students through instructor-mandated remediation to ensure achievement of learning objectives. Manage the setup operation maintenance and inventory of all lab equipment and technology
  • Ensure students are oriented to and safely utilize lab equipment and technologies
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive lab guidelines and procedural manuals
  • Participate in departmental meetings and institutional accreditation activities
  • Support the recruitment and orientation of Nursing students facilitating their transition into the Nursing program
  • Participate in college committees as required/needed
  • Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Required Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
  • Current Illinois R.N. License
  • CPR Instructor certification by the American Heart Association
  • Nursing work experience in a hospital setting within the past five years

Desired Qualifications:
  • Minimum of one (1) year of acute care nursing experience
  • Experience with operating and maintaining Laerdal simulation technologies equipment and software
Skills and Specifications:
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively withindividuals from diverse academic socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with databases and web searches
  • Excellent organization and coordination abilities including the ability to plan organize prioritize and supervise a variety of lab activities
  • Knowledge of inventory management
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to grow with the technology and philosophical direction implemented by the department and college
  • Ability to work independently yet have a strong team orientation and to develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
  • Commitment and respect for equity diversity and inclusion
  • Commitment to the Colleges mission vision values and goals

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission employment participation in educational programs or activities without discrimination on grounds of race color creed or religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status marital status physical or mental disabilities military status sexual orientation gender-related identity pregnancy unfavorable discharge from military service or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring promotion termination wages or salaries benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

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Required Experience:

Manager