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At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Clinical Learning Lab Manager position today!

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Position Overview:

As a Clinical Learning Lab Manager at Galen College of Nursing, you will coordinate and support clinical learning laboratory experiences for all learners in collaboration with faculty, campus and college leaders to ensure quality and continuity in the achievement of course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) for all programs. Provides oversight of Clinical Learning Laboratory (CLL) application of the applicable Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSOBP) to effectively integrate standardized CLL lesson plans and CPE procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and supervise the operation of the clinical learning laboratory to provide standardized learning experiences. 

2. Assists faculty and students with the use and operation of laboratory equipment, supplies, and standardized lesson plans. 

3. Assists faculty and staff with lab preparation based on course requirements for the clinical learning labs. 

4. May serve as faculty substitute in the facilitation of laboratory sessions as needed.

5. Collaborates with campus leadership and college clinical leaders to obtain and provide training on equipment and supplies to be utilized in the clinical learning laboratory. 

6. Coordinates the maintenance of equipment and supplies necessary for the effective use of all learning labs, including communication with third parties in collaboration with college clinical leaders. 

7. Coordinates the use of labs for all functions, including regular classes, special class sections, open lab, advanced clinical skills, replacement clinical experiences, Competency Performance Examinations (CPEs), and special events. 

8. Assists with standardized orientation and training for clinical learning lab faculty and technicians in accordance with the HSSOBP. 

9. Oversee and assist with the hiring, training, performance appraisal, and mentoring of dedicated CLL faculty and technicians under the direction of the campus leadership. 

10. Maintains campus CLL inventory and inventory systems in collaboration with campus and college clinical leaders and CLL technicians. 

11. Performs walk-through evaluations on faculty teaching in clinical learning labs for all programs and reports findings to campus leadership. 

12. Makes recommendations for curriculum changes for all programs to the curriculum council and Director of Clinical Learning – CLL based on research and needs identified when performing oversight in both the clinical learning labs and CPE administration. 

13. Communicates and integrates college-wide policy and process changes regarding CLL standardization and operation. 

14. Attend campus level course committee meetings. 

15. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse. 

Education: Minimum of a Master of Science Degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution is required. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential is preferred when eligible. 

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. A minimum of two (2) years of teaching in the clinical lab or simulation setting is preferred. 

Special Qualifications: Organizational and planning skills; knowledge of the function and operation of the various simulation models available in the clinical learning laboratory. Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people. 

Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: The position requires critical thinking, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision-making. Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as supplies, files, and books (25 pounds minimum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phones, computers, classroom projectors, and printer/scanners, occurs on a frequent basis. 

Degree of Supervision: Minimal.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Clinical Learning Lab Manager   

Galen College of Nursing 

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