Simulation Specialist

Job Summary

The Simulation Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting nursing faculty, student learning, and recruitment and retention efforts to promote student success. This position is responsible for facilitating faculty, student, and laboratory staff orientation to facilities, assisting faculty with set-up of simulation experiences and coordinating simulation rooms, equipment, clinical simulation laboratory experiences and student lab schedules, as well as recommending budget items required to implement simulation laboratory instruction.

The Simulation Specialist works with and is supervised by the Clinical Coordinator and does not independently teach or evaluate students. This is a non-exempt level position.

Support and abide by all rules, regulations, and guidelines of the nursing program, LIT, and serve as an appropriate role model for students and employees at all times

Provide excellent service on behalf of LIT and the nursing program by responding to all inquiries from students, faculty, staff, administration, and external partners

Assists in the oversight of the day-to-day operations and services of simulation labs to increase student usage

Coordinate and maintain simulation and laboratory schedule

Troubleshoot technical difficulties in simulation labs

Assist with simulation and laboratory orientation and training of the part-time supplemental instruction leaders, tutors, and students related to simulation lab equipment, procedures, and protocols.

Maintain general organization and cleanliness of simulation labs and facilitate supply orders as needed

Participate in special events sponsored by the nursing program and college

Facilitate laboratory and simulation experiences including evaluation of the facility and experience and provide feedback/recommendations for improvement.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with faculty, students, and guests in simulation labs.

Collect student feedback, surveys, focus groups, and other data analyses.

Effective written and verbal professional communication skills

Work within the mission, vision, goals, and philosophical framework of LIT and the nursing program

Effective collaboration with the Nursing Program Association, Department of Allied Health & Sciences as well as the governing organization and associated committees

Teamwork skills

Student-oriented focus with attention to student success initiatives

Maintain expertise and knowledge necessary to facilitate simulation content

Adhere to best practices for simulation pedagogy

Identifies simulation circumstances in need of policy and procedure

Maintain a safe and effective learning environment

Participate in the assessment of simulation effectiveness and need for faculty revision

Participate in Nursing Program Association meetings, professional development, recruitment initiatives, and committees necessary to further development and growth of simulation in the nursing program

Maintain knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act rules and regulations

Treat students and faculty with dignity, respect, and provide timely responses to inquiries

Maintain safety principles in labs and simulation environments

Follow specific guidelines for simulation in accordance with nursing program policy and procedure

Provides coaching for students during open lab and practice sessions

Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Program Director for Nursing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas
• Associate in nursing at minimum
• Maintains current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in nursing and clinical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities required for organizing and facilitating implementation of simulations
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred
• One (1) year of experience working in higher education learning support services setting, such as working with students, providing one-on-one assistance, coaching, or tutoring
• Customer service experience

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office, classroom or lab setting to access documents, equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer and other laboratory equipment; the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Work Environment:

The work environment consists of classroom, laboratory, office, and simulation settings. Travel out of town may be required to facilitate simulations at distance sites. Simulation experiences are scheduled to coincide with the usual work environment of nurses and…