Associate Director, Clinical Simulation Lab; A00531

Job Summary

The Associate Director of the Clinical Simulation Laboratory provides support for all simulation and clinical learning laboratory experiences in collaboration with faculty and staff to manage and supervise the clinical operations in the School of Nursing Department’s Clinical Simulation Center.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Manages daily activities and services of the Bronx Clinical Simulation Lab, including scheduling and conducting clinical simulations, lab set up, lab breakdown, and management of lab equipment and supplies.
• Supports the planning and utilization of skills & simulation in the Nursing program.
• Assists instructors and/or students in a clinical lab setting.
• Ensures that the lab/classroom is clean, safe, and organized; promotes safe lab practices (i.e.) washing sheets.
• Repairs or coordinates the repair of lab equipment as required.
• Collaborates with faculty to ensure the Center’s experiences meet course objectives; provides oversight during student practice and remediation on technical skills.
• Maintains, coordinates, and monitors open lab sessions.
• Operates the patient simulator during simulation sessions.
• Participates and assesses debriefing sessions with instructors following skill & simulation sessions to ensure best practices.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends new lab materials, equipment, and experiments.
• Implements simulation activities as required.
• Establishes and updates laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparation and maintenance of a variety of records.
• Assists in preparing reports as needed for nursing learning lab.
• Stays current with developments in the field of simulation technology and learning theories.
• Participates in planning, monitoring, and scheduling for students and faculty by ensuring open and structured lab utilization times are available, communicated, and appropriately resourced.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• NYS Registered Nurse License
• Clinical Simulation Certification (CHSOS/CHSE)
• Work experience managing a medical skills learning lab. Recent medical surgical experience.
• Safety standards and practices used in lab/classroom settings.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in simulation.

• Bachelors of Science Degree from an accredited institution required.

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies