Laboratory and Simulation Coordinator
Job Title: Laboratory & Simulation Coordinator
Location: Donnelly College, Kansas City, KS
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt
Position Reports to: Director of Nursing
About Donnelly
Donnelly College, located in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas, is a Catholic institution of higher education founded by the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The college was established in 1949 to meet the needs of urban immigrants and the working class with a special concern for those who might not otherwise be served. Today, Donnelly continues that tradition by providing the most accessible and affordable Catholic college education in the country. Our community participates in the mission of Jesus Christ in our time by making the love of God tangible in our world. Through a strong core curriculum and general education, Donnelly College offers programs leading to bachelor s and associate degrees and certificates. To find out more, please visit www.donnelly.edu.
Job Summary
The full-time Lab/Simulation Coordinator is a 12-month position and will work with the Director of Nursing to schedule and organize coursework, simulation and skills labs and help with general support of the program. The lab/simulation coordinator will plan and develop instructional materials for use in the simulation and skills lab and will function as resource person and instructor for both faculty and students. The Lab/Simulation Coordinator, in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, and Clinical Coordinator, is accountable to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating the experiences within the Simulation Labs. This position includes occasional evenings and weekends. Must be able to pass a background check and complete Virtus training.
Responsibilities
Stay current in subject matter through professional development related to simulation.
Serve on appropriate college and/or nursing program committees.
Contribute to the development of nursing program goals and competencies.
Teach classes and provide feedback to students. Goal: 15 Credit hours per academic year.
Maintain regular office hours
Act as a role model for the college and for the nursing profession
Uphold the policies of the nursing program and of the college
Oversight and coordination of Skills and Simulation Lab for assigned course (s) by:
a. Creating a realistic learning environment appropriate for the level of learning that correlates with nursing theory and clinical experiences
b. Preparing students to safely, effectively and efficiently perform clinical skills.
c. Scheduling lab activities and open-lab hours that meet the needs of theory and clinical instructors.
d. Assisting with planning, developing, implementing and evaluating plans for use of the Simulation in collaboration with the Director, faculty and Clinical coordinator.
e. Assisting with preparation of students who will be attending Clinical Sites in collaboration with the Director and Clinical coordinator.
f. Developing instructional materials regarding the set-up and usage of a wide variety of clinical models and manikins.
g. Creating appropriate lab policies, lab curriculum and creative instructional materials for use by students in the lab.
h. Organizing and preparing laboratory for scheduled activities and cleaning up laboratory after activities.
i. Maintaining equipment and supplies in good working order
j. Providing counseling, guidance and remediation of students.
k. Maintaining accurate records of students progress.
l. Keeping accurate records of the activities of the Skills and Simulation labs. This includes, but is not limited to, the number of students, hours of practice, usage per human patient simulator and provides updates to the Director of Nursing monthly.
m. Maintaining inventory and records of supplies, equipment, and management of inventory tracking system of departmental equipment and maintenance of the assets of the Skills and Simulation Labs.
n. Providing audio/visual technical assistance and operations during lab recordings.
o. Providing technical support related to simulation-based products to faculty, staff, and students. To include trouble-shooting problems, instructing on proper use, and facilitating vendor repairs when necessary.
p. Providing orientation of Skills and Simulation Labs and equipment to novice faculty and learners.
q. Communicating effectively with theory and clinical instructors regarding a student s lack of performance.
r. Designing, implementing, and evaluating the lab curriculum as it pertains to the overall nursing program.
s. Providing input into the Nursing program budget regarding equipment, supplies and capital expenditures.
t. Substitute teaching in classroom, lab or clinical areas in the event that there is a faculty absence
u. Being flexible in work schedule related to variations in lab schedules
v. Prioritizing workload
w. Demonstrating strong organizational skills and efficient time management
x. Leading tours of the Labs for a variety of groups and organizations
y. Performing other duties requested by Director of Nursing or other Donnelly College administrators
Qualifications
Current unrestricted Kansas Nursing License required.
MSN preferred; BSN required.
Adult teaching experience required.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in clinical nursing in direct patient care as a
a. registered nurse (will consider one year with other comparable experience).
b. Must be competent in nursing skills, adult teaching/learning skills and use of technology
Experience with instructing technology-based courses; alternative teaching strategies preferred.
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of use of electronic communication and audiovisual equipment.
Possess excellent communication skills in writing and verbally
Experience writing and developing curricula for lab scenarios
Must be organized and able to keep supply inventories.
Must be able physically able to stand, walk and lift as job requires.
Committed to diversity and serving a diverse population.
Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of the College.
Practicing Roman Catholic preferred or able to support Catholic identity.
a. For more information on Catholic identity please use the link https://www.donnelly.edu/staff/careers > Click Questions and review the article Catholic Teaching on Special Issues of Concern