Clinical Simulation Lab Specialist

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Clinical Simulation Lab Specialist. 

DEPARTMENT: Undergraduate Nursing (UGNR) Department  

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a part-time, 12-month, unclassified staff position.  The appointment is available immediately.       

POSITION NUMBER: U99865

SALARY: $30,368 per year 

REPORTING AUTHORITY: Department Head for Undergraduate Nursing  

DEADLINE:  Open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application 
• Resume
• Three Professional References (include: name, phone number, and e-mail address) 
• Unofficial Transcripts

*Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE. 

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.  *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:

Amelia Washington at awashington2@mcneese.edu

Office of Human Resources:  

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Liaison-Recruitment

kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413

The Clinical Simulation Lab Specialist will be the support person that will coordinates and maintains all the clinical simulation labs.   Responsibilities include keeping labs stocked, equipment maintained and ensures a positive learning environment for students.

Duties include:

• Ensure supervision of students in the lab, maintaining safe practices and abiding by all established policies and procedures for the lab
• Schedule clinical simulation labs to meet instructional needs. . Maintain adequate supplies for all scheduled clinical labs 
• Coordinate equipment needs, use, replacement, and repairs to meet faculty teaching needs and student learning needs. Examples include: 
  • Changing all equipment batteries as needed
  • Maintaining adequate supplies and place in storage including PPE for faculty, students, and staff 
  • Launder or replace wet or soiled linens 
  • Ensure all new student clinical lab MSU backpacks are prepared prior to the beginning of each semester
  • Educational bulletin boards are changed out every semester in labs 
  • Ensure all simulation equipment are replaced as needed 
  • Ensure faculty demonstration or supply kits are available 
  • Coordinate with organizations for donations of supplies or equipment for needed clinical skills items
  • Arrange transport of equipment as needed
  • Participate in activities that promotes the clinical simulation labs
  • Coordinate cleaning/decontaminating activities of clinical labs including cleaning, stripping, and waxing of clinical lab floors
  • Remove/replace Sharps containers in clinical labs
  • Ensure clinical simulation labs are well kept, neat, and non-cluttered 
• Assist students with foundational skills in the practice labs
• Offer and monitor service hours for students in the laboratory
• Help facilitate, troubleshoot, set up and clean up simulations, checkoffs, laboratory activities
• Work with faculty and simulation committee to advance simulation and work on future simulation initiatives
• Assist with development, evaluation and revision of policies and procedures related to clinical simulation labs for the CONHP
• Inventory supply of stock, and obtain quotes for needed stock replacement on a semester-to-semester basis to ensure the CONHP is cost effective in maintaining clinical lab equipment
• Serve as professional role model for students in the CONHP

Other:

• Represent the CONHP and University in a professional manner 
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Simulation Co-Coordinators, Department Head-Undergraduate Nursing, CONHP, Dean, or University Administration

• Minimum of an associate degree in a nursing field; bachelor’s degree in a nursing field preferred
• Minimum of two years’ experience
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons requesting accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at least 72 hours before the event.  Additional information is available from the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility, located in the Burton Business Center, Suite 407, by phone at 337-475-5428, by fax at 337-475-5603, or by email at compliance@mcneese.edu.?

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.  McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities:  Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.