Nursing Lab Operations Manager

Overview

The Nursing Lab Operations Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and daily oversight of all nursing skills and simulation laboratories. This role ensures that lab operations support high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment for CNA, BSN, and graduate nursing programs as applicable.

• Oversee daily operations of skills and simulation labs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate lab policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Manage scheduling for lab spaces, simulations, open practice, and faculty requests
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensure, and institutional requirements (CCNE, INACSL/SSH, state regulations)
• Collaborate with faculty to design, coordinate, and support simulation scenarios and skills instruction
• Operate simulation scenarios and participate in testing, assessment, and quality improvement activities
• Provide technical support for manikins, task trainers, AV systems, and simulation software
• Supervise lab setup, teardown, and environmental reset for all scheduled activities
• Hire, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate lab personnel and student support staff
• Train faculty and staff on simulation equipment, AV systems, and lab technologies
• Manage inventory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and replacement of lab equipment and supplies
• Develop and manage the lab budget; monitor expenditures and plan for future resource needs
• Support students and faculty by promoting safe practices, skills proficiency, and an inclusive learning environment

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Knowledge of nursing skills, simulation-based education, and equipment operation
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Preferred

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field
• Experience working in an academic nursing lab, simulation center, or clinical education environment
• Certification in simulation or healthcare education (e.g., CHSE, CHSOS)
• Experience with simulation software, high-fidelity manikins, and AV systems

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Applicant Pro.

For best consideration, applications should be received by March 1, 2026.

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Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report.

All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.