Director of Simulation and Clinical Learning Labs

Position Overview

The Director of Simulation and Clinical Learning Labs oversees the simulation and clinical learning laboratory experiences to ensure quality and continuity in achieving course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) for all programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for instructional support in the simulation laboratory for students and faculty to improve competencies and skills in meeting course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) through simulation experiences.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and revision of simulation experiences based on registered and practical/vocational nursing curricula.
• Oversee integration of necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes, especially in relation to promoting safe and effective care into simulation and clinical learning lab experiences.
• Oversee orientation, training, and ongoing professional development in the use of simulation in nursing education according to INACSL Standards of Best Practice.
• Develop and conduct evaluations related to the effectiveness of simulated learning.
• Maintain data regarding student achievement of CSLOs through Simulation and Clinical Learning Lab experiences and provide quarterly analysis of the data and recommendations to improve quality and continuity to the Dean and Program Directors.
• Serve as a liaison with area universities/schools, healthcare organizations, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations regarding policy changes that affect the use of simulation and the simulation/clinical learning laboratory.
• Conduct scholarly research related to simulated learning that is consistent with organizational needs to improve the value of campus-based simulations and contribute to the science of the profession.
• Maintain and update simulation laboratory to include, but not limited to: identifying software; supply and equipment needs; monitoring simulation equipment; troubleshooting; and resolving staffing problems.
• Ensure Clinical Learning Lab & Simulation Lab inventories are conducted at least annually.
• Provide input to the Dean and Program Directors regarding long-range planning for the use of simulation in the registered and practical/vocational nursing programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the Clinical Learning Laboratory Coordinator and Simulation Lab Coordinator for scheduling use of simulation lab and clinical learning lab.
• Assist with campus tours and mock simulations that showcase the value of simulated education in nursing.
• Maintain relationships with area colleges, universities, professional organizations, hospitals, and other healthcare agencies.
• Stay current with developments in the field of simulation technology and learning theories.
• Make recommendations to the Dean for additional purchases of simulation equipment.

Position Requirements

• Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.
• Education: Minimum of a Master of Science Degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution required.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ current experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in simulation education.
• Special Qualifications: Organizational and planning skills; knowledge of the function and operation of the various simulation models available in the simulation/clinical learning laboratory. Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people. Attention to detail and follow through.