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August 8, 2024Nursing Skills Lab and Simulation DirectorDescription: Under the supervision of the Chair of the Nursing Department, the Nursing Skills Lab and Simulation Director will be responsible for the daily operation of the Skills and Simulation Lab. The Director will oversee the preparation, maintenance, inventory and operation of all skills lab and simulation equipment/supplies and collaborates with faculty and students to design, plan, implement, and schedule skills and simulation activities. Pending final administrative approval, the position will start in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.This is a full-time, 11-month, on-campus/in-person/non-remote appointment.Responsibilities:
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized nursing skills and simulation laboratory environment including maintaining lab and simulation equipment, ensuring equipment is properly handled ordering lab and simulation supplies, and making recommendations for new equipment and supplies.
Orient new staff to the skills and simulation lab; ensure proper staffing of skills and simulation events.
Act as a role model for students and staff by reinforcing professionalism including dress code, treating confidential and sensitive information appropriately, and supervising student workers, and lab staff while demonstrating the ability to work with diverse groups.
Ability to develop, design, implement and evaluate simulation-based educational initiatives that meet the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice ™
Work with nursing faculty to develop simulation scenarios using various levels of fidelity mannequins.
Provide comprehensive strategic and operational planning for the nursing lab and simulation area and work with the Department Chair to identify opportunities for innovation and funding.
Stay current with clinical skills and simulation to align with the curriculum and program outcomes based on evidence-based practice.
Provides faculty development in educational practices using simulation
Develops and enforces policies and procedures to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of the simulation lab space, equipment, and supplies
Lead the program in meeting Healthcare simulation standards of best practice (INACSL) and through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation process.
Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend
Expected to comply with all applicable College, Federal, State, local and associational laws, rules and regulations
As a representative of the College, expected to comport oneself in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current non-encumbered license or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York.
3 years current experience either in direct patient care or Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab with knowledge of nursing skills and simulation.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate both written and orally with faculty and students.
Current knowledge of simulation education in health care professions
Possess self-initiative and strategic thinking skills to improve the program and monitor the progress of work projects
Ability to work well alone and with faculty and students from different disciplines and educational levels with strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with community partners
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivation, creativity, and high standards of professional performance
Must be able to be able to build and unify teams effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
The College strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (full course of primary vaccination plus at least one dose of a booster).Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and a celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future. Our beautiful 425-acre campusis located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees,flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.Hartwick Collegeprohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment.Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.Salary Range: $74,000-$79,000To apply, please send:
a cover letter;
a curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references (these should include a current or former supervisor). This is uploaded into the resume section of our hiring system,
a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will supportHartwick College’s Diversity Statement (https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/intercultural-affairs/diversity-at-hartwick/) .
three letters of reference from your academic referees, sent directly by them to [email protected], with the position title and your name in the Subject line
Questions about the position may be directed to the search chair, Kim Smith at [email protected] of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.Powered by JazzHR
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