Manager of the Nursing Skills Laboratories

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
• Develop and maintain comprehensive lab guidelines and procedural manuals
• Participate in departmental meetings and institutional accreditation activities
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Master’s 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

Nursing work experience in a hospital setting within the past five years

• Minimum of one (1) year of acute care nursing experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with operating and maintaining Laerdal simulation technologies, equipment, and software

Skills And Specifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals 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
• Commitment and respect for equity, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to the College’s 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. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability coverages, and flexible spending accounts. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a competitive bank of vacation, sick, and personal leave time along with an optional Sick Leave Pool. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans. The College waives tuition and fees for any full time employee who takes credit courses at MCC as well as providing tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work taken at a regionally accredited institution upon successful completion of such course.