Nursing Simulation Lab Manager

About the role

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing nursing school that transforms lives by preparing students for nursing careers and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, the college offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in three years or less with qualified transfer credits. The quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic and increasing nursing shortage. Through a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s‑prepared nurses are needed. Putting students first, the college is dedicated to providing an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields, teaching relevant, required skills for today and the future. The culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative, guided by core values of Passion, Excellence, Adaptability, Accountability, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Control the delivery of standardized simulation policies on the assigned campus.
• Plan, design, implement, and evaluate instructional lab sessions with high‑fidelity simulators according to College simulation standards.
• Demonstrate and maintain familiarity with program and course objectives.
• Adhere to and enforce the policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing.
• Implement effective skills and best practices for facilitating and debriefing simulation experiences.
• Work with the Nursing Lab Specialist to educate students on proper hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Remain current with general educational and simulation curricular advances.
• Ensure that simulation experiences are appropriately documented and evaluated (scenarios, preparation, etc.).
• Assist in the development of various metrics and assessment tools as needed.
• Institute continuous quality improvement strategies for the simulation program, in alignment with College simulation strategies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, especially to disseminate information regarding clinical simulation activities, internally and externally.
• Serve on the national Simulation subcommittee of the BSN Curriculum Committee.
• Mentor faculty, clinicians, and staff in the design of the College simulation curriculum involving clinical simulation, and best practices in simulation pedagogy.
• Oversee the procurement and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Support and assist in the delivery of simulation experiences when necessary (e.g., operation of simulation equipment, operation of AV equipment, embedded participant role‑playing, prop placement, moulage, etc.).
• Assist AZC administration and community partners to establish simulation‑based educational events based on current simulation standards and evidence‑based practice.
• Prepare for accreditation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
• Develop and maintain an effective supply acquisition process to assure maintenance of appropriate par levels of inventory for Sim, Skills, and lab supplies.
• Develop an effective procurement process to assure competitive supply costs.
• Monitor costs and Sim Lab purchases prepared by administration.
• Supervisory duties: hire and supervise the Nursing Lab Specialist; manage direct reports including conducting 1:1s, semesterly check‑ins, performance management, and offering training and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college (doctorate preferred).
• Hold a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhanced compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of teach location.
• Current Certification in Simulation Education or acquisition thereof within two years of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university.
• Three (3) years’ experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
• Pre‑programming and programming of patient simulators, basic troubleshooting and maintenance of simulators preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with audio/visual equipment and control software.
• Outstanding organizational, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office computer applications.