Manager Nursing Skills Laboratories

Job Overview

40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs, to include possible evenings and weekends

• Oversee all aspects of the Nursing Skills laboratories
• Develop and conduct clinical simulation scenarios utilizing Sim Man and other high and low fidelity equipment that meet the needs of the faculty
• Evaluate Nursing students’ clinical competency through direct observation during open lab hours, simulation scenarios, and recorded skills assessments; provide constructive feedback to support their development and adherence to evidence-based practice
• Monitor departmental budgetary expenditures for consumable materials for the Nursing department
• Schedule and coordinate room usage for classes, meetings, scheduled labs, open lab time, clinical make-up, and individual student practice time
• Orient students and faculty to nursing skills laboratories
• Guide students through instructor-mandated remediation to ensure achievement of learning objectives. Manage the setup, operation, maintenance, and inventory of all lab equipment and technology
• Ensure students are oriented to and safely utilize lab equipment and technologies
• Develop and maintain comprehensive lab guidelines and procedural manuals
• Participate in departmental meetings and institutional accreditation activities
• Support the recruitment and orientation of Nursing students, facilitating their transition into the Nursing program
• Participate in college committees as required/needed
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
• Current Illinois R.N. License
• CPR Instructor certification by the American Heart Association
• Nursing work experience in a hospital setting within the past five years

• Minimum of one (1) year of acute care nursing experience
• Experience with operating and maintaining Laerdal simulation technologies, equipment, and software

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with databases and web searches
• Excellent organization and coordination abilities, including the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and supervise a variety of lab activities
• Knowledge of inventory management
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to grow with the technology and philosophical direction implemented by the department and college
• Ability to work independently, yet have a strong team orientation and to develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Commitment and respect for equity, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to the College’s mission, vision, values, and goals