Nursing Programs Clinical and Simulation Coordinator
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.
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University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
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BRIDGE-AR assembles a collaboration of employers workforce organizations and training providers to address essential local labor needs. The initiatives strategies are designed to impact rural and underserved communities
in the Nursing and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathways. These occupations are primary labor needs in the state and provide career progression and family-sustaining wages in local communities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean of Sciences Mathematics and Allied Health the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator will provide clinical and administrative support for the Allied Health programs including maintenance of inventory completion of student clinical rotation requirements maintenance of clinical agreements scheduling rooms preparing simulation sessions developing simulation scenarios and delivery of simulation experiences. The Clinical and Simulation Coordinator will also be responsible for monitoring data on simulation center usage and other areas to enhance usage.
*This position is funded 100% by the BRIDGE AR DOL Grant. As such the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator assists the Director of the BRIDGE-AR grant and the Dean of the School of Science Math and Allied Health with implementing the objectives established in the grant for this federally-funded activity.
Essential Functions:
Assists program directors faculty and students in the lab setting with integration of simulation into the curriculum.
Supervises and evaluates students progress in meeting designated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs) and course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) and reports progress to course faculty and program directors through end of term reports.
Coordinates and schedules use of labs for all functions including: regular classes special class sections open lab advanced clinical skills and clinical skills evaluation.
Collaborates with the Director of Nursing to establish review and research policies standard practices and procedures related to the skills and simulation lab with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
Collaborates with course faculty in planning designing organizing and delivering lab and simulation activities to meet the needs and schedule of the course.
Collaborates with the nursing faculty to coordinate the complementary blending of lab practice simulation virtual simulation and the clinical experience.
Researches develops updates collaborates and refines lab and clinical scenarios for the nursing programs based on student and faculty needs and reflective of current practice standards.
Ensures safety and maintains OSHA standards within the simulation lab; to include appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and sharps
Keeps current with safety standards and informs the Director of Nursing Programs of changes in standards.
Monitors inventory and orders necessary supplies for the skills and simulation lab including performing the annual inventory.
Ensures maintenance of simulation manikins and other equipment in the skills and simulation lab; initiates repair and maintains appropriate warranties.
Provides orientation to instructors regarding the policies procedures and use of the simulation lab.
Collaborates with the nursing faculty to coordinate the complementary blending of lab practice simulation virtual simulation and the clinical experience.
Assists students and faculty in meeting course objectives through the utilization of the skills and simulation lab activities.
Oversees utilization of the skills and simulation lab and equipment.
Serves as a resource and support for all Allied Health faculty in utilizing the simulation lab.
Collaborates with Nursing faculty to provide student remediation in the lab setting.
Utilizes and emphasizes instructional methods that promote the development of critical thinking problem solving decision-making and clinical competency for real life application.
Conducts tours for internal/external stakeholders.
Provides and develops all training for clinical learning lab faculty regarding the administration of at the beginning of each term to include lab equipment changes to curriculum software and/or supplies to be used.
Orders prepares and organizes equipment and supplies to be utilized in the clinical learning lab.
Manages all aspects of the clinical placement process and ensures effective operation of clinical practicums by organizing supervising and evaluating clinical sites preceptors & students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Ensuring effective operation of clinical practicums by organizing supervising & evaluating clinical sites preceptors & students.
Monitoring student placements and clinical records.
Maintaining and obtaining contracts mandatory legal documentation (license verification liability insurance qualifications of preceptors and preceptor orientation etc.).
Securing and coordinating clinical placement for all assigned programs for incoming and continuing students.
Meet all clinical and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.
Creates and manages assigned databases to ensure complete and accurate information. Compiles reports and communicates data to appropriate stakeholders. Databases may include:
Tracking of clinical placements
Contracts/Agreements
Documentation
Legal verification (for students preceptors and clinical sites)
The successful candidate must be a team player with the ability to problem-solve share creative solutions and implement best practices. S/He will possess critical thinking skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously accurately setting priorities that make sense for the College and its partners. The role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Clinical and Simulation Coordinator will have superb interpersonal and communication skills the ability to deal with all levels of faculty staff and students and exemplary customer service skills.
This position will require moderate lifting and carrying of simulation equipment up to 25lbs. Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word Excel and Power Point is also required.
Flexibility and adaptability to work varying schedules and hours including evenings is necessary.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of college students that come from a variety of academic and social backgrounds.
Develop positive rapport with colleagues and other members of the campus community to develop a sense of teamwork.
Strong analytical observational and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be self-directed and solve problems effectively and efficiently
Strong organizational skills
Positive and professional demeanor
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate of Science in Nursing
- Minimum of two (two) years of nursing practice
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of instructional experience
- Bachelor or Science in Nursing
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a schools education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic educational extracurricular athletic and other programs of the school whether those programs take place in a schools facilities in college transportation at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location or elsewhere.
We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
