Director of Simulation Lab

About the Role

The director is the college’s senior subject matter expert who provides oversight, direction, and support of simulation experiences in collaboration with faculty to ensure quality and continuity in the achievement of student learning outcomes for the BSN degree program.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in the simulation laboratory for students and faculty to improve competencies and skills in meeting course student learning outcomes through simulation experiences.
• Direct the development, implementation, and revision of simulation experiences in collaboration with faculty that are based on course student learning outcomes.
• Provide regular and systematic feedback to faculty on their performance in the simulation regarding simulation implementation and debriefing.
• Create, maintain, and improve policies and procedures to ensure evidence-based simulation and promote the learning and psychological safety of students.
• Conduct the orientation, training, and ongoing professional development in the use of simulation in nursing education according to International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards of best practice.
• Develop and conduct evaluations related to the effectiveness of simulated learning.
• Maintain and report data regarding student achievement of learning outcomes through simulation experiences and provide recommendations for quality improvement.
• Participate in scholarly research and quality improvement initiatives related to simulated learning that is consistent with college needs and priorities.
• Maintain and update simulation laboratory to include, but not limited to: identifying needed software; supply and equipment needs; monitoring simulation equipment; troubleshooting; and resolving staffing problems.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of consumable supplies in simulation laboratory.
• Schedule learning experiences in the simulation laboratory in collaboration with academic leaders.
• Manage relationships with simulation vendors.
• Supervise laboratory personnel.

Requirements

• (CHSE) Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 4 years health professional educator experience that includes the use of simulation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About Research College of Nursing

Research College of Nursing is a private, non-sectarian, fully accredited institution of higher learning located in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The college offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.N.) and a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with three graduate tracks, an RN-MSN entry point option, and three post-Masters certificate choices. A 13:1 student-faculty ratio nurtures rich campus discussions and wide opportunities for student scholarship and development. Over 400 students are enrolled, with approximately 65% undergraduates and 35% graduate students. The college embodies the mission and heart of HCA MidAmerica and is recognized as a leader in healthcare due to its skilled, compassionate, and dedicated doctors and nurses. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and spends an estimated $3.7 billion annually on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.