Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator
About the role
The Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator is a staff position with teaching responsibilities that assists with clinical learning lab facilities and simulation lab activities in the Nursing Department. This position works collaboratively with the nursing faculty and assists the department with daily nursing simulation laboratory operations and with incorporating technology throughout the curriculum.
Responsibilities
Teaches simulation in coordination with course faculty to meet course objectives and outcomes and the program's mission, objectives, and curriculum.
Designs, implements, and evaluates simulation activities in collaboration with faculty and in accordance with INACSL standards.
Evaluates student performance in simulation and provides remediation as needed.
Develops and maintains course notebooks documenting specific simulation lab activities (stored electronically).
May assist with lab skills and other related functions that support the Department of Nursing.
Serves as an active member of the Department of Nursing, providing service to the department and serving on department committees.
Collaborates with faculty to interview, schedule, and monitor simulation lab assistants and faculty.
Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of the purpose, mission, and objectives of the nursing education program.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare, education, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Active, unrestricted Colorado RN license, multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact, or eligibility for Colorado licensure by endorsement at the time of hire.
Minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience in the area of responsibility.
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certificate, or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire.
Knowledge of high-fidelity simulators to develop patient scenarios.
Knowledge of healthcare informatics, including electronic records and telecommunication technology, as well as medical and lab equipment.
Familiarity with all nursing specialties (medical/surgical, obstetrics, mental health, pediatrics, and community health).
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to communicate with a wide variety of constituents effectively and with a high degree of professionalism.
The ability to build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment to collegiality and mutual respect.
A strong work ethic, initiative, and accountability.
Benefits
The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.