Simulation Educator for the Nursing & Health Profession Programs

St. John's University Nyjamaica, NY Full-time Education

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Simulation Educator for the Nursing & Health Profession Programs

St. John's established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
Simulation Educator for the Nursing & Health Profession Programs

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

St. John's University

Position Title

Simulation Educator for the Nursing & Health Profession Programs

Position Function

This individual will educate, coordinate, and integrate all curricular simulation and lab activities for primarily the Nursing Program and other health profession programs as needed.

Organizational Structure

The individual is under the direction of the Director of Simulation with an indirect report to the Chair, Department of Nursing.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

The Simulation Educator is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating simulation based learned activities for the nursing program.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Collaborating with the Director of Simulation and nursing faculty to create and facilitate all Simulation Based Experiences (SBE) of the simulation center and nursing skills labs.
Facilitating the learning process and creating a safe and supportive student learning environment.
Educating and teaching students in the simulation center and nursing skills lab as needed.

Serving as the primary educator for students in open labs requiring additional support.
Providing individual teaching and support for students for practice and remediation of technical skills and competencies as requested by faculty and students.
Evaluating student performance in the simulation and skills lab in coordination with the Director of Simulation and course faculty.
Serving as the lead facilitator of orientation and training of all adjunct faculty and standardized patients as needed and overseeing performance and development.
Ensuring that all simulation and skills labs are set up, torn down and maintained on a schedule to meet the learning objectives of students.
Ensuring that all required simulation hours are completed each semester as per NYS and accreditation standards under collaboration with the Director of Simulation.
Participating in continuing education to maintain certification or seek certification.
Incorporating International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulation Learning (INASCL) Standards of Best Practices and continuing to ensure compliance each semester.
Creating, coordinating, and participating in interdisciplinary educational activities involving the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Overseeing the regular maintenance and repair of all simulation equipment including computers, audio-visual equipment, and simulators as needed.
Communicating effectively with equipment manufacturers as needed.
Providing technical support for all equipment within the simulation center and skills labs.
Assisting with faculty development, support and training related to the use of simulation.
Collaborating with faulty/staff in reporting of program activities, standards, accreditation requirements, educational concerns, and achievement of student success.
Participating in activities to obtain Simulation in Healthcare (SIH) Accreditation
Maintaining the simulation center and skills labs to meet CCNE accreditation standards and site visits.
Assisting faculty in the development of simulation competencies and evaluations tools to achieve student learning outcomes.
Recommending and researching the need to service and/or purchase additional equipment and supplies for the simulation center and nursing skills labs.
Creating and maintaining a weekly schedule which ensures adequate coverage for all simulation and lab activities throughout the academic year in collaboration with the Director of Simulation
Actively participating in Simulation Committee meetings as scheduled.

The Director of Simulation accomplishes this through the following:

Qualifications

Earned master's degree in nursing.
Must hold an unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in NYS.
CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) certification preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in Simulation and skills lab teaching.

Required Technical Skills

Familiarity with PC and MAC platforms and the ability to learn additional software programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.
Familiarity with Canvas platform.
Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Intermediate proficiency with Adobe Suites.
Advanced proficiency with Google suite, including Google Calendar and Drive.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work well with culturally diverse populations within an organization.
Proven ability to perform duties with an elevated level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.

Desired Competencies

Communication.
Time Management.
Collaboration.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
Flexibility/Adaptability.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John's University's physical locations at any time.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Simulation Educator for the Nursing & Health Profession Programs

St. John's University

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