Instructor-Simulation & Lab Coordinator

Full-time

Description

Position Title: Instructor-Simulation & Lab Coordinator

School: The School of Health Sciences

Position Type: Full-Time

Stephens College seeks a dynamic and innovative student-centered nurse and educator for a full-time 12-month position. The primary responsibility is in our state-of-the-art patient simulation center at Boone Hospital and supporting simulated and laboratory learning experiences on campus. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, knowledge, and energy to support the nursing program and be able to teach across clinical disciplines.

The Simulation Coordinator will:

The Simulation & Lab Coordinator will:

Support the mission, vision, and ideals of the College and the Nursing program.

Engage in teaching and service activities as defined in the Faculty Personnel Policies and the Constitution of the Corporate Faculty.

Create and implement a simulation program with nursing faculty to develop best practices in the simulated learning lab using a range of patient technologies and situations including mass casualty, standardized patients, OSCE, practice stations, case studies, and high-fidelity patients.

Manage purchases, stock, and the acquisition of specialized equipment and supplies.

Execute set-up/breakdown, programming, maintenance, use, disassembly, and equipment troubleshooting.

Assist in student recruitment and enrollment.

Provide training and serve as a resource for staff using simulation and lab equipment.

Serve as a resource for faculty in simulation development, identify opportunities for simulation, and assure curricular consistency for the simulation program.

Serve as an instructor in the Nursing program with assigned teaching duties based on background and experience in class, clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings.

Oversee the clinical, laboratory, and simulation learning experiences as assigned.

Contribute to accreditation and registration requirements.

Facilitate program assessment and evaluation.

Manage projects as assigned.

Provide service to the college and profession.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Essential:

· BS in Nursing from an Accredited College or University that includes a clinical component.

· Current active licensure to practice professional nursing in Missouri and has never been disciplined in any jurisdiction.

· Record of clinical experience in patient care settings exceeding 3 years.

· A positive employer evaluation from the current employer.

· Proficiency with simulation technologies and equipment, including updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Experience with educational practices, standards, outcomes, and assessment.

· Strong desire to support BSN education and student learning.

· Excellent collaborative and interpersonal communication skills.

· Excellent organization and project management skills.

· Meet the Missouri State Board of Nursing Requirements for contingent faculty.

Highly Desired:

· MS, PhD, or DNP in Nursing

· Experience in scenario design, setup, programming, and debriefing.

· Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

· Clinical experience across more than one specialty area.

· Experience teaching baccalaureate-level prelicensure nursing students.

· Experience with accreditation and program assessment.

· Experience engaging undergraduate students in research opportunities.

· Graduate of the Missouri Hospital Association, Clinical Faculty Academy

Must submit Resume/CV, Teaching Philosophy, Cover Letter, and References.