Nursing Simulation Laboratory Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the general operation of the simulation laboratory/center to provide a wide variety of patient simulation experiences.
• Act as the primary contact for scheduling all medical center, university schools, departments, and external clients utilizing the simulation center.
• Collaborate with faculty to design, plan, implement, and schedule simulation activities.
• Oversee the regular maintenance and repair all simulation equipment, including: Human patient simulators (HPS), computers, monitors and a variety of clinical medical equipment, audiovisual and debriefing systems, surgical simulators, virtual reality laboratory computers and other equipment.
• Communicate effectively with manufacturers regarding maintenance, repair updates, and technology changes.
• Cook up upgrades to software and equipment as needed.
• Provide technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals, including: Beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other health care equipment, medication dispensing systems, vital sign monitors, and other health care equipment.
• Organize and restock simulation laboratory supplies.
• Oversee the setup and take-down of simulation laboratory equipment, allowing for rapid turnover of simulation lab setup as necessary.
• Maintain laboratory to meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty from the following departments (add in relevant departments e.g. Anesthesiology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, EMT, CNA etc).
• Incorporate best practice and evidence-based research in program development with a focus on standardization and efficiencies across the healthcare continuum.
• Aid in the development and implementation of curricula for Pre-Medicine, Nursing, and allied health training programs.
• This includes the development of simulation component for staff and student competency training.
• Participate in faculty and department meetings to assist with the development and implementation of simulation experiences.
• Communicate effectively with all simulation laboratory educators, administrative staff, and technical support staff.
• Create a positive work environment demonstrating leadership and supervision for simulation center staff.
• Complete staff reviews.
• Coordinate training for all users of the simulation laboratory, including faculty.
• Provide orientation to new simulation lab staff and oversee their training.
• Cook up the simulation center schedule (including OSCE, sim, and classroom) in compliance with simulation center policies, working to prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Schedule simulation laboratory staff to support learning activities.
• Network with other lab/simulation coordinators at the local/state/national level to develop and utilize best practices.
• Cook up the collection of data for ongoing research or grant requirements.
• Cook up the setup and maintenance of computer-based training programs.
• Maintain learner confidentiality.
• Hire, train, and schedule Standardized Patients.
• Cook up the coordination of center tours.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master's with a major in nursing; BSN, waiver for BSNNevada RN license
• One year continuous, full-time or equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.