Assistant Simulation Center Director Jobs in Virginia

The Liberty University School of Nursing (LUSON) Simulation Center Coordinator assists in the facilitation of clinical simulation scenarios and skill acquisition activities for all LUSON undergraduate and graduate programs. This position requires coordination with Simulation Center leadership, undergraduate and graduate Program Chairs, and Course Leads to assist students in achieving skill acquisition through skills labs and simulation. This position reports to the BSN and APRN Simulation Center Directors'.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Simulation Center Coordinator will:

• Possess the knowledge and understanding of a simulation framework, organizational skills, teaching ability, creativity, competence in negotiation, computer and simulation technology, excellent personal communication skills and the professionalism and grace to serve as a role model for students.
• Facilitate simulation scenarios and other laboratory experiences based on national and professional simulation standards to support the curriculum and program learning outcomes for the undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist in daily operations, ordering of supplies - consumables and non-consumables, maintenance, and set-up of equipment/simulation scenarios and skill stations.
• Assist with student remediation and other lab duties as assigned.
• Promote OSHA compliance within all departmental labs and for all students, faculty and staff.
• Maintain medical waste disposal with contracted medical waste groups.
• Assists in teaching all hospital software documentation and medication dispensing systems.
• Assists with American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics classes, certification and equipment at Liberty University.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for supervising the Simulation Technicians, the Simulation Center Student Workers, and the Simulation Center Volunteers as a shared responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and current and unencumbered Virginia nursing license with at least 2 years clinical experience.
• Strong organizational skills, teaching ability, creativity, competence in negotiation, basic computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the professionalism and grace to serve.
• Current certification in American Heart Association CPR BLS for Healthcare Provider with AED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years clinical experience.
• Strong organizational skills, teaching ability, creativity, competence in negotiation, basic computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the professionalism and grace to serve.
• Prior experience in clinical simulation and certification as a Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator (CHSE).
• Current certification in American Heart Association CPR Heart Code, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE.
• Current instructor status with the American Heart Association CPR Heart Code, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE.
• Experienced in B-Line Sim Capture.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University and Liberty University School of Nursing to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgement in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lit, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

• No driving requirements.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.