Simulation Lab Instructor - Nursing

Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields. Located in Richlands, Virginia, Southwest provides associate’s degrees in business, education, general studies, liberal arts, science, and career-focused programs such as Nursing, Radiography, and Administration of Justice.

About the role

Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking a Simulation Lab Instructor for the Nursing Program. This is a full-time, nine-month teaching position reporting to the Dean of Health Technologies. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs. The primary responsibility is to provide quality instruction, working with students in classrooms, laboratories, and through various distance education media to help them develop their interests and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate and work with faculty in the development, implementation, and integration of simulations in the curriculum as well as evaluation.
• Serve as faculty to students in teaching scenario/learning situations of nursing skills, simulations, and debriefing sessions.
• Demonstrate simulation knowledge and skills in methodology and engage in ongoing professional development in simulation use.
• Train faculty, support staff, and students in simulation technology.
• Provide instructional support in the simulation lab and classroom for students and faculty to improve competencies and skills in meeting course objectives.
• Develop and conduct evaluation of the effectiveness of simulation technology.
• Schedule and coordinate simulation and clinical activities for identified nursing courses.
• Maintain and update the simulation lab, including software updates, supply and equipment needs, monitoring equipment, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
• Maintain the simulation lab and coordinate lab activities, including inventory, supply management, manikin and equipment operation, and lab organization.
• Maintain records of all simulation activities, including student participation, partner participation, documentation forms, and video data.
• Communicate with partner liaisons to coordinate simulations for their employees.
• Mentor and supervise the Sim Lab Assistant working in the simulation lab.
• Perform scheduling of staff for the simulation lab.
• Perform clinical rotations or classroom instruction and proctoring as needed.
• Participate in reaccreditation efforts, student advising, student activities, sponsorship of student organizations, supervision of work-study students, college service activities, professional development, and community service.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting in emergency declarations by the Governor.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted or multistate license to practice as a registered nurse in Virginia.
• Baccalaureate degree required; must be actively enrolled in a graduate program.
• Two years of recent, related clinical experience.
• Demonstrated simulation knowledge and skills in that methodology.
• Proficient with computer technology, including use of a PC and relevant software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Acceptable background check for the successful candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise associated with clinical simulations and computer-assisted learning.
• Experience in facilitating simulations.
• Ability to facilitate, write, and program scenarios or case studies into simulations.
• Evidence of ability to facilitate, write, and program simulations into the computer.
• Knowledge of Canvas, Zoom, Instructional Syllabi, Navigate, and Outlook is a plus.

Pay

$52,905 to $68,297

Schedule

7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday. Schedule may vary depending on class schedule. Some evenings and weekends will be required.