Nursing Simulation Instructor

Purpose:

This non-tenure position will be filled to maintain the level of preparation for the BSN students as they prepare to care for patients in the community. The Nursing Simulation Instructor will collaborate with the nursing faculty in creating an active leaner centered environment. The Nursing Simulation Instructor reports directly to the Dean of the School of Nursing. The position is a new position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with preparation and creation of learning materials to meet course objectives as determined by course instructors.
• Collaborate with Dean/BSN Coordinator with inventory and ordering of lab supplies.
• Prepare simulators prior to simulation, including proper functioning of computers, appropriate scenarios and props, moulage of mannequins, and set up of classroom computer for live feed.
• Set up simulation and practice labs for simulation and check off activities as requested by faculty and clean up labs and mannequins following learning activities.
• Operate simulators during simulation sessions.
• Be present for all simulations and monitoring of students during simulations.
• Assist students and faculty with simulation equipment, assist with orientation of equipment for students and faculty members.
• Facilitate learning and remediation of skills for students in the skills lab.
• Track and document student and faculty use of labs, and update student practice check-in log.
• Serves as a role model for students by using effective communication, utilizing team concepts, and professional appearance for all simulations and tours.
• Lead tours and demonstrate simulation equipment to visitors.
• Updates personal knowledge related to simulation and technology by reading of professional journals and attending conferences.
• Participate in lab committee meetings and other committee duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional affiliations.
• Maintain professional development activities.
• Maintain positive relationships within the University and in the larger community.
• Maintain expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops, and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Current Missouri RN license in good standing.
• Have at least two years of clinical nursing practice.
• Previous simulation experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detailed-oriented with the ability to multi-task.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• Knowledge of simulation technology and computer proficiency in PC software.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of adult education.
• Strong organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and personal skills.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends on occasion.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Current Missouri RN license in good standing.
• Have at least two years of clinical nursing practice.
• Previous simulation experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detailed-oriented with the ability to multi-task.

Physical Demands:

1. Occasional heavy lifting is required.
2. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
3. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
5. Able to actively demonstrate and participate in the skills laboratory and clinical without physical limitations.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

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