Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe)

Position Details

This position is responsible to provide a comprehensive learning experience utilizing simulation technology to the students in the Practical Nursing Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain skills and simulation laboratory hours conducive to student scheduling.
• Educate faculty (full and part-time) regarding utilization of simulation lab.
• Cook up with faculty regarding development and integration of simulation into the curriculum.
• Facilitate the instructional modalities needed to meet the desired outcomes of the simulation.
• Interface with faculty and staff to facilitate optimum functioning of the simulation equipment.
• Provide a safe learning environment that encourages active learning and reflection and supports repetitive practice.
• Provide tutoring support to the Nursing Program students in concert with faculty.
• Foster participant learning by providing appropriate support throughout the simulation activity.
• Provide a resource person for faculty and students relative to the Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab equipment.
• Ensure security of the Nursing Lab and the equipment during assigned work hours.
• Maintain lab supplies inventory in cooperation with faculty.
• Validate each simulation based on current best practice.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Accurately maintain records and submit reports as required.
• Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
• Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated use and application of standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques related to nursing best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge related to: a. Abilities and level of the participant b. Expected outcomes for simulation.
• Understanding of standard clinical practices, medications and medical procedures.
• Basic knowledge of computers and skilled in the use of technology to enhance delivery of work product.
• Basic knowledge of principles and process for providing excellent customer service, meeting standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex student and/or employee issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Good math, verbal and written communication skills.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Ability to respond to unpleasant, angry or discourteous people in a professional manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Respond to unpredictability.
• Identify problems, investigate root-cause and make recommendations for solutions.

Required Qualifications

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: BSN required with evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing within a cumulative period of five years in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Two years of recent acute care/medical surgical bedside nursing experience and/or skilled nursing required.
• Prior work experience in nursing education required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current Pennsylvania or Multi-State Registered Nurse license required. Valid driver’s license required.
• CLEARANCES: The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire: PA Child History clearance, PA Criminal Record Check clearance, FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing

Audible Demands

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
• Ability to hear normal speaking sounds, faint voices, and faint body sounds
• Ability to hear in situations not able to see lips (e.g., when using masks)
• Ability to hear auditory alarms

Visual Demands

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
• Reading and interpreting digital equipment screens
• Ability to see objects as close as 20 inches and as far away as 20 feet

Environmental Demands

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor health care facility with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control
• Standard Industry risk of injury or work-related illnesses

Schedule

Monday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Tuesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Wednesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Thursday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Friday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Saturday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined

Salary

$36.58/hour