Simulation Nurse (On-Call) (Part-Time) (Gilbert, AZ)

The College of Nursing Simulation Nurse is responsible for supporting a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices leading edge technology and the testing of new approaches. The Simulation Nurse will collaborate with the U of A College of Nursing Simulation team and under the direction of the Director and Site Coordinator work with faculty to support student skills acquisition deliberative practice and simulation-based education activities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Simulation and skills related:

• Prepare and maintain clinical laboratory and simulation environments with extreme attention to detail including props and moulage.
• Set-up reset and take-down simulation deliberative practice remediation and testing environments.
• Support faculty and staff during planning trialing validation and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities.
• Assist students and faculty with use of technology (simulators computers and audio-visual equipment).
• Operate simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications.
• Perform manikin software programing and implement simulated scenarios.
• Demonstrate application of simulation-based education best practices.
• Contribute to development and refinement of simulation-based activities.
• Provide remediation support to students according to faculty specifications and communicate students progress per CON policies.

Inventory and maintenance related:

• Participate in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies durable resources and manikin maintenance including minor repairs preventative maintenance and general cleanliness.
• Assist in maintaining organized ongoing supply inventory placing orders and stocking supplies.
• Maintain inventory par stock and related documents for consumable and durable laboratory resources.
• Maintain testing supplies separate from lab kits and open stock to ensure needed items are on-hand for testing.
• Restock organize and maintain supply areas and carts.
• Provide ongoing support and management of student laboratory kits.

Other:

• Maintain awareness and careful use of simulation-based education activities calendar(s).
• Participate in CON simulation team meetings and assigned work groups.
• Support development and refinement of processes policies and procedures.
• Utilize software applications and databases as directed.
• Support orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff.
• Work with volunteer students as assigned.
• Assist with tours and events for a variety of groups and organizations.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing.
• RN licensure and graduation from an accredited nursingprogram required.

• Masters degree.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS).
• Experience with a variety of high-fidelity manikins and software.
• Simulation-based education experience.
• Interprofessional education experience.
• Integrative Health related experience.
• Doctoral degree in Nursing Education or Healthcare.