Nursing Simulation Faculty-NHC Endowment Grant TFT

Position Description

DEFINITION:

To provide instruction in nursing simulated clinical activities. To provide instruction to students though a variety of methods.

*** This is a Time Limited, Temporary Full Time Grant Funded Position. Position ends June 2027 with potential to be extended***

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from the Nursing Simulation Coordinator
• Participates in supervision over clerical staff

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Conducts simulated clinical rotation assignments for nursing students, including coordination of related simulation activities and operations for nursing.
• Assists in the development of simulated experiences and schedules for clinical courses.
• Collaborates with faculty to provide a bridge between classroom theory and simulated clinical applications.
• Works with associate director and coordinator to negotiate simulated clinical rotations.
• Apprises faculty members of serious concerns and/or special problems with students during simulation/remediation activities.
• Assess faculty concerns with students as problems arise and intervene after collaboration with coordinator and associate director.
• Participates in orientation of faculty members to simulation.
• Evaluates student performance in simulation and lab remediation and informs clinical faculty of progress/concerns.
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs.

Other Important Functions:

• Fill in for other instructors as needed in class, lab or clinical.
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various activities; revise and improve activity format; evaluate various textbooks and participate in selection of books to be used for future classes.
• Assist in the recruitment of students.
• Participate in a variety of student related administrative activities including reviewing admission requirements, progress and qualifications for graduation (required activity for all nursing faculty).
• Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous substances such as blood borne pathogens; continually undergo training and train students in such procedures (required for all nursing faculty).
• Participate in all functions related to implementation of the programs systematic plan for evaluation.
• Assist in assessing material, supply and equipment needed for the nursing department.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Classroom, laboratory and clinical (including simulation) instructional techniques and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability To:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Demonstrate proficient use of technology and equipment.
• Effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which assigned in support of the college programs.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of a departmental budget.
• Conduct committee meetings in an effective and efficient manner.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Minimum Education/Training:

• A bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required. A Master's Degree in the Nursing is preferred.
• Must have a current, unrestricted…