Clinical/Simulation Lab Coordinator and Tutor, Practical Nursing

Job Description

Salary:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential –

Teach effectively the approved simulation/skills lab curriculum to prepare students to become practical nurses.

Participate in planning and organizing nursing curriculum as defined by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and/or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Create and maintain a positive educational climate designed to enhance learning and motivation.

Utilize appropriate teaching methodologies and instructional materials to meet student’s needs and abilities.

Participate in continuous evaluation of nursing preparation program and attend required, pertinent activities of faculty, advisory committee, and the community college.

Assume responsibility for organizing and implementing assigned clinical experiences in collaboration with program coordinator and cooperating agencies.

Document and evaluate student progress; provide feedback and academic counseling as necessary to promote successful learning.

Maintain requirements of accrediting and cooperating agencies and parent organizations.

Prepare the laboratory for clinical simulation, skills and evaluations.

Maintain simulation models, inventory equipment, and request repairs.

Coordinate cleaning, organizing, and maintenance of nursing laboratories.

Tutor students in all areas of the curriculum.

Track skills lab and simulation supplies, ordering supplies and organizing the supply room.

Assist nursing students in a simulation setting in the practice of previously taught theory based clinical nursing skills.

Maintain current clinical lab skills.

Pursue professional development through classes, workshops, etc.

Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.

Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures and practices.

Secondary –

Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Coordinator(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of an earned BSN required, progress towards MSN preferred.

Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Kansas.

Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience required.

Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation required.

The ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty and others.

Preferred physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push/pull, carry, etc. Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills; excellent organizational skills; ability and willingness to collaborate; ability to work independently; Use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; Light to moderate, indoor work environment.

Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.

Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration. This full-time administrative staff position is 12 months annual, benefit eligible, at-will, and exempt.