Nursing Simulation Coordinator

Serve as simulation coordinator administering, advising, designing, developing, and providing quality, engaging simulation delivery for nursing students in PN and ASN programs providing opportunity to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in patient / client situations that support course and program learning outcomes; may engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum through simulation efforts; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. May be called upon to provide education and training regarding simulation to nursing faculty. Provides coordination of simulation within the nursing curricula for PN and ASN programs.

FUNCTIONS : I. LEADERSHIP

1. Manage and direct simulation activities for the service area and campus school of nursing as well as the SSH (Society for Simulation in Healthcare) terminology 'manikin or patient simulator' instead of mannequin.

2. Utilize NLN / Jeffries Framework and current simulation standards in carrying out simulation activities.

3. Collaborate with staff and faculty to develop simulation scenarios to promote

student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making.

4. Assist faculty to plan, implement, and evaluate the integration of simulation into curriculum to promote student learning, critical thinking and clinical decision making.

5. Facilitate faculty development related to use of simulation.

6. Provide oversight for the coordination and scheduling for the use of labs for :

regular classes, special class sections, open lab, advanced clinical skills,

clinical skills evaluation, student projects, and other groups requesting lab

space.

7. Ensure maintenance and proper function of all simulation mannequins and

other simulation equipment, including an inventory of all simulation equipment.

8. Supervise Simulation Technician and / or fulfills the role of a Simulation

Technician role as appropriate.

9. Coordinate implementation of best practices into lab / simulation when possible.

10. Make recommendations for additional purchases of simulation equipment.

11. Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, and planning change

initiatives for the integration of simulation in clinical education.

12. Investigate and submit proposals for potential grant opportunities to fund new simulation initiatives.

13. Create and delivers professional presentations regarding all aspects of

simulation to local, state, and national groups.

14. Collect data on the effectiveness of simulation on student learning, critical

thinking, and clinical decision making.

II. INSTRUCTION

1. Demonstrate ability to use computer hardware and software, such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

2. Maintain familiarity with electronic medical records and current medication

delivery methods.

II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

1. Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned

student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.

2. Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester,

including use of technology.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite or off site with related health care providers and educators to advance instructional and technical skills as well maintain current knowledge within the field of study.

2. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline / focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.

3. Stay current and maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in

simulation for nursing education including contemporary pedagogy, digital

technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student

learning.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

1. Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for

department / division / college.

2. Develop community healthcare contacts to advance college relationships

within service area as appropriate in the nursing department.

3. Serve as liaison with area health care facilities regarding practice policy

changes that impact simulation / lab environment.

V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

1. Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.

2. Participate in college / regional / campus-wide meetings and departmental / division / faculty meetings.

3. Support program / department chair and nursing dean in program leadership activities.

4. Adhere to college and regional academic policies.

V. OTHER

1. Ability to lift / move objects up to 25 pounds.

2. Position may require local travel between campuses and off-campus sites to perform required duties, attend meetings, and to fulfill other responsibilities.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP :

Position reports to the service area / campus nursing dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred, from a regionally accredited institution. Preferred one year of teaching experience in theory, clinical, or campus lab settings desired. Experience in simulation pedagogy required. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification preferred, or seeking within next year.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.