Type of Position:                      Professional

College Title:                           Simulation Lab Specialist

Supervisor:                              Director of Nursing

Area:                                       Health Science Division

The Simulation Lab Specialist shall be responsible for

• planning, coordinating, administering and assessing both high and low fidelity simulation for students in the Health Science Division of South Arkansas Community College.
• Maintaining and operating both the simulation and skills lab.
• This is a twelve-month, professional position.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Create, prepare for, and execute realistic simulation scenarios for health science students.
• Coordination of scheduling of student laboratory use with faculty and oversight of student check offs and skills practice
• Education and training of faculty and staff in the use of simulation laboratory equipment.
• Maintain all OSHA standards through implementation, labeling, policies and practices. Keep faculty and students aware of OSHA rules and regulations
• Keep abreast of current simulation best practices by review of journals, abstracts and other literature in existing and emerging simulation application technologies. This will include attendance at professional development seminars and workshops related to simulation.
• Procure, install, configure, operate, maintain, and repair (if possible) medical equipment and simulators, computers, and audiovisual equipment for the simulation lab; develop and implement a maintenance plan for the simulators and equipment to include troubleshooting, and standard maintenance.
• Provide individual instruction as needed when appropriate.
• Post and maintain office hours.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies unless excused by the division dean.
• Attend all faculty, divisional and in-service meetings unless excused by the division dean.
• Assist in the development of materials for approval/accreditation and the maintenance of such approval/accreditation by the regional accrediting agency and Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
• Assume active involvement in advisory committees in each area of nursing department where appropriate.
• Assist with student recruitment, advisement and promote student retention.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with South Arkansas Community College faculty and staff.
• Assist the Nursing Director in coordination of community service events with students such as participation in health fairs, flu clinics, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing
• Holds a valid, unencumbered Arkansas Registered Nursing license.
• Must have at least a minimum of three (3) years of registered nurse experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience in nursing education and/or in nursing simulation