Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe)
Division
Health Professions, Culinary Arts & Hospitality(DIV)
Department
Nursing
Job Description
This position is responsible to provide a comprehensive learning experience utilizing simulation technology to the students in the Practical Nursing Program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain skills and simulation laboratory hours conducive to student scheduling.
- Educate faculty (full and part-time) regarding utilization of simulation lab.
- Coordinate with faculty regarding development and integration of simulation into the curriculum.
- Facilitate the instructional modalities needed to meet the desired outcomes of the simulation.
- Interface with faculty and staff to facilitate optimum functioning of the simulation equipment.
- Provide a safe learning environment that encourages active learning and reflection and supports repetitive practice.
- Provide tutoring support to the Nursing Program students in concert with faculty.
- Foster participant learning by providing appropriate support throughout the simulation activity.
- Act as a resource person for faculty and students relative to the Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab equipment.
- Ensure security of the Nursing Lab and the equipment during assigned work hours.
- Monitor lab supplies inventory in cooperation with faculty.
- Validate each simulation based on current best practice.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Accurately maintain records and submit reports as required.
- Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
- Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
- Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
- Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated use and application of standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques related to nursing best practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge related to:
- a. Abilities and level of the participant
- b. Expected outcomes for simulation
- Understanding of standard clinical practices, medications and medical procedures.
- Basic knowledge of computers and skilled in the use of technology to enhance delivery of work product.
- Basic knowledge of principles and process for providing excellent customer service, meeting standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Ability to handle sensitive and complex student and/or employee issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
- Good math, verbal and written communication skills.
- Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
- Ability to respond to unpleasant, angry or discourteous people in a professional manner.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
- Respond to unpredictability.
- Identify problems, investigate root-cause and make recommendations for solutions.
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- BSN required with evidence of a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing within a cumulative period of five years in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing requirements.
- Two years of recent acute care/medical surgical bedside nursing experience and/or skilled nursing required.
- Prior work experience in nursing education required.
- Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards in current and prior positions.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current Pennsylvania or Multi-State Registered Nurse license required.
- Valid driver's license required.
CLEARANCES:
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:
- PA Child History clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check clearance
- FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus
- Repetitive finger/hand movements
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing
AUDIBLE DEMANDS
- Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation
- Ability to hear normal speaking sounds, faint voices, and faint body sounds
- Ability to hear in situations not able to see lips (e.g., when using masks)
- Ability to hear auditory alarms
VISUAL DEMANDS
- Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
- Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
- Reading and interpreting digital equipment screens
- Ability to see objects as close as 20 inches and as far away as 20 feet
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor health care facility with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control
HAZARDS
- Standard Industry risk of injury or work-related illnesses
Salary
$36.58/hour
Schedule Days/Hours
Monday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Tuesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Wednesday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Thursday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Friday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined, Saturday - Up to 19 hrs/wk - Schedule to be determined
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S-2023-259-P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/11/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have your current resume, cover letter, academic transcripts and information for 3 professional references to provide with your application.
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