Simulation Learning Center Operations Coordinator

NRC Simulation Learning Center Operations Coordinator

The NRC Simulation Learning Center Operations Coordinator will work with faculty, Simulation Coordinator, and other stakeholders to support the mission, vision and curriculum of the School of Nursing and College of Health Professions and Medical Sciences. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Nursing Resource Center and Simulation labs. This position works closely with the Associate Director of Nursing Simulation, UG Program Director, Graduate Program Director, Assistant Program Directors, faculty, and the Dean for Academic Affairs. Reports to and operates under the direction and supervision of the Associate Director of Nursing Simulation. This position is responsible for coordinating the use of mid and high-fidelity mannequins in the skills lab to assist the nursing students in critical thinking and applying didactic knowledge into evidence-based practice. Responsible for the updating and maintenance of the NRC and Simulation labs, develops and implements policies and procedures for the NRC and Simulation Center as it pertains to operations and technical aspects. Responsible for assisting in managing the budget to achieve the goals and objectives of the NRC/Simulation labs. The manager will participate and keep abreast in scholarly activities as it pertains to the use of simulation, technology, and debriefing practices. Additionally, the Operations coordinator will contribute to complex initiatives to improve the delivery of simulation. This position must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science with a minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation. CHSOS (Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists) preferred. Knowledge of emerging technologies and use in nursing education and/or membership in simulation organizations (i.e. SSH, INACSL) is recommended.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborates with course faculty to develop nursing content through innovative approaches that incorporate the use of simulation technology by:

• Participating in the Simulation/Nursing Resource Center Advisory Committee.
• Communicating faculty development programs in areas of simulation to faculty.
• Facilitating training for faculty in the use of simulation including, mannequin training.
• Collaborating with faculty by scheduling classes, enrolling faculty, tracking attendance and standards implementation.
• Assuring that clinical learning lab sessions and simulation scenarios are physically prepared per faculty request in an organized manner.
• Developing and maintaining Quick-Guide reference aids for faculty use about technology operations of simulation lab equipment.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and repair simulation equipment.
• Managing maintenance of simulation and lab equipment, including managing of maintenance records, schedules and repair.
• Ensuring that all technology in the NRC and Simulation Lab is operational.
• Supervising and training other professionals, technical personnel, work-study students, and nursing students in selected technical aspects of simulation.
• Performing analysis, design development, modification, specifications, standards, and equipment testing and evaluation of the simulator, computer, and audiovisual equipment.
• Participating in strategic planning for NRC/Simulation lab improvements and upgrades.

2. Manages the overall daily operation of the Nursing Resources Center (Simulation Learning Center), simulation annex, skills lab, and multimedia library by:

• Along with program administrators develops policies and standards related to the NRC and simulation labs, especially pertaining to technical operations.
• Along with program administrators; Create, maintain, and implement policies, procedures and standards related to the NRC and Simulation Centers.
• Ensuring organization, cleanliness and maintains the safety of the NRC and Simulation Centers as a learning environment.
• Assists in compiling NRC and Simulation Centers usage statistics and distributes information by class and school at the end of each semester with the assistance of class coordinators and Director.
• Manages the scheduling of NRC and Simulation Centers.
• Maintains and communicates hours of operation in the Nursing Resource Center and Simulation labs.
• Direct and train part-time lab faculty, skills lab coordinator and work-study students in simulation setup, simulator operation, and troubleshooting.
• Program and run selected simulation scenarios.
• Manage guided tours of the NRC and Simulation Labs for visitors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate the set-up and breakdown for all NRC lab and simulation activities with work-study students and part-time NRC/SLC faculty/staff.
• Participate and manage work-study students and graduate teaching assistants in educational activities using simulation mannequins including being the voice of the mannequin, playing various roles in the simulation (family member, standardized patient).
• Support community groups using the simulation lab for various purposes (e.g. high school students, Summer School Nursing experience)

3. Operational Functions:

• Manage and organizes day-to-day lab operations.
• Develop and implement a maintenance plan for the simulator to include troubleshooting, standard maintenance, and supply acquisition (Simulated fluids, demo meds, fake blood, urine, blood products, patient charts, etc.)
• Creating and managing inventory system. Including logging in and tagging of new equipment.
• Maintain and track inventory of NRC and Simulation Center supplies in keeping with the NRC Simulation Lab Budget.
• Manage equipment requests, requisitions and purchasing of new equipment and supplies for NRC and Simulation Lab.
• Coordinate and manage NRC and Simulation Lab room reservations for internal and external customers.
• Manage and organize scheduling and event creation for the NRC and Simulation Labs which includes overseeing the scheduling process is followed so there is clear communication between lab and stakeholders.
• Manages and oversees maintenance of databases and storage of any files and videos, especially as it pertains to student competencies and testing in the NRC lab and Simulation Center.
• Oversees periodic, regular lab maintenance to prepare the NRC and lab spaces for use during the semester.
• Assists in hiring and managing work-study students, teaching assistants, and Simulation Operations Specialists.
• Identifies and implements quality improvement initiatives as it pertains to day-to-day operations of the labs.
• Creates and updates standard operating procedures as it pertains to the operations coordinator role and work-study student roles.
• Along with program administrator reviews journals, abstracts, and scientific literature in existing and emerging simulation application technologies.
• Remain current with technical and professional skills by attending human patient simulation conferences and training courses.
• Acquires and maintains skills and knowledge related to existing and newly acquired technologies in Health Sciences.
• Provides student and faculty orientation to the physical layout, equipment and policies & procedures of the NRC and giving tours of the NRC to potential program applicants, community organizations, or other interested individuals.
• Along with Director, completes annual survey of students and faculty to evaluate satisfaction of simulation/lab facility and services.
• Attends NRC/SLC Advisory Committee and staff meetings, including recommendations for changes in UG Faculty meeting.

Budget:

• Collaborates in managing budget planning alongside key BU members.
• Understanding and knowledge of budget preparation and management and possess strong working relationship with the finance/budget staff.
• Provide meaningful information to decision makers and seeks to anticipate financial problems before they occur.
• Assists Associate Director in evaluating and analyzing trends in operating budget performance; review options and make recommendations to maximize budget resources.
• Approves requisitions and invoices. Creates expense reports when necessary.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and receiving.

**Takes on special projects and other duties as assigned. **

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. Masters's degree preferred.
• Healthcare simulation experience can substitute for non-science related majors. CHSOS certification is a plus.
• 3-5 years previous experience.

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.