Nursing Clinical Skills Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to support students, faculty, and staff with simulation activities in the Dee Adams Center for Innovation and Simulation Excellence using the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice ™.
• Assists with simulation event set-up and break down;
• Facilitates simulation events including prebriefing and debriefing;
• Assists with manikin scenario programming and fidelity;
• Operates simulation-related equipment (medication dispensing machines, electronic health record, etc.);
• Troubleshoots equipment for problem resolution;
• Participates in inventorying and replenishing supplies;
• Sets up and maintains simulation-related equipment;
• Participates in inventorying and replenishing supplies;
• Sets up and maintains simulation-related equipment;
• Participates in inventorying and replenishing supplies;
• Seeks resources for simulation experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN with a minimum of Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required.
• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience required.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Interest (in learning about) in developing scenarios for simulation models.
• Must convey a highly professional demeanor and be a team player, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must have the ability to handle a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/tasks with varied deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to work independently and be a strong problem solver.
• Knowledge of and interest in nursing simulation technical applications.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs required.
• Knowledge of computer operations – including Sim man and/or other high fidelity manikins.
• Microsoft Office applications
• Audio-visual recording systems
• LCD Projectors

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years teaching experience and/or working with simulation models preferred.