Nursing Simulation Coordinator

The Nursing Simulation Coordinator is a 12-month staff member that is responsible for coordinating simulation/laboratory activities, clinical placement operations, and student success initiatives, within both Practical and Associate Degree Nursing programs. This position supports compliance with National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) standards, North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) regulations, and North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) requirements. Responsibilities include managing clinical and simulation scheduling, coordinating student support activities, maintaining program records and data, facilitating communication with clinical partners and external agencies, and supporting continuous quality improvement efforts. The coordinator serves as a key operational resource to faculty, students, clinical agencies, and community partners. The coordinator will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing Programs, the Coordinator for Health Programs Workforce Development, and the health sciences faculty to ensure safe and effective use of clinical facilities.  Craven Community College is a comprehensive institution of higher learning which places emphasis on excellence in classroom, simulation lab and clinical instruction. As a staff member the Nursing Simulation Coordinator has the following duties and is expected to demonstrate and maintain competency in each of the following areas throughout their employment with the college.

Clinical Responsibilities 

• Develops and maintains student records of clinically required documentation, including but not limited to: health physicals, immunization records, PPD verification, orientations, CPR certifications
• Collaborates with Director of Nursing Programs and facility coordinator(s) to schedule facility and/or other clinical orientations for students and faculty as needed
• Collaborates with facility coordinator(s) to identify preceptors and coordinates preceptor assignments with lead course faculty
• Collaborates with Director of Nursing Programs to develop clinical rotations based on faculty expertise, student needs and facility availability
• Serves as a liaison between facility, clinical faculty, nursing programs, and students
• Assists the Director of Nursing in recruiting part-time clinical faculty and preceptors
• Assists the Director of Nursing in finding new clinical experiences for students

Simulation Laboratory Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Director of Nursing Programs to establish, review, and research policies, standard practices, and procedures related to the simulation lab and clinical experience with a focus on continuous quality improvement
• Researches, develops, updates, collaborates, and refines clinical scenarios for the nursing programs based on student and faculty needs and reflective of current practice standards
• Ensures safety and maintains OSHA standards within the simulation lab; to include appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and sharps
• Keeps current with safety standards and informs the Director of Nursing Programs and faculty of changes in standards
• Monitors inventory and orders necessary supplies for the simulation lab, including performing the annual inventory
• Ensures maintenance of simulation manikins and other equipment in the simulation lab; initiates repair and maintains appropriate warranties
• Provides orientation and annual updates to instructors regarding the policies, procedures and use of the simulation lab
• Collaborates with Director of Nursing Programs to coordinate the complementary blending of lab simulation, virtual simulation and clinical experience
• Assists students and faculty in meeting course objectives through the utilization of the simulation lab in coordination with clinical experience
• Oversees utilization of the simulation lab and equipment
• Serves as a resource and support for Health Programs faculty in utilizing the simulation lab
• Collaborates with faculty to provide student remediation
• Utilizes and emphasizes instructional methods that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and clinical competency for real life application
• Conducts tours for internal/external stakeholders

Student Success Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors student success, retention, progression, and completion initiatives
• Tracks student engagement and academic support activities
• Maintains records related to advising, remediation, tutoring, and student support services
• Collaborates with faculty to identify and support at-risk students
• Assists with orientation, onboarding, and program communication activities
• Compiles and maintains student outcome data for accreditation, regulatory reporting, and program evaluation
• Supports implementation of continuous quality improvement processes related to student achievement and program outcomes

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Supports a lead instructor as assigned in a multi-campus environment
• Maintains confidentiality of student information

• Disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college

• Exercises stewardship of College facilities and materials
• Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from the College, division, and program administrators

• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned; may be assigned duties as an academic advisor; work in the Academic Skills Center; and/or mentoring other employees
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College's mission, core values and goals

Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning OR, Bachelor's degree in Nursing with completion of MSN degree within three years of employment.

Registered Nurse (RN) holding a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.

At least two (2) calendar years of the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.

RN License.

Current CPR certification (AHA BLS for Healthcare providers).

Preferred:
Community College teaching experience.

Experience in Nursing simulation creation and management.

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of health programs concepts, theories, and practices with the ability to use in complex and/or difficult situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Current trends in health programs education and administration 
• Curriculum and program development processes and techniques for Nursing programs
• College educational philosophy, management, and administrative practices and procedures
• North Carolina Board of Nursing standards as it relates to areas of responsibility
• Adult learning theory, concepts, and teaching methodologies
• Learning-centered values and student success initiatives 
• Principles, procedures and practices of data collection and analysis 
• Knowledge of and commitment to the role of the community college system

Skills

• Develop consistent and timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning 

• Clinical competency and professional standards of practice in health programs
• Proficiency in technological systems as they apply to instructional, administrative, and workplace needs including PC’s, Macs, iPads, tablets, Chromebooks, and related software
• Proficiency in planning work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources
• Design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning
• Develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding  
• Advanced organizational and time management skills to coordinate the simulation lab and clinical scenarios

Abilities

• Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and health care representatives
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Ability to innovate and accommodate change
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule within a team environment

• Effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings), verbally, and in writing 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels