Job Description

 

To manage and direct simulation activities for TJC Nursing and Health Science Programs in accordance with College policies and procedures. Primary schedule: 8:00 -5:00 with occasional evenings or weekends - as determined by scheduled simulation activities for various NHS programs.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for development, implementation, evaluation, coordination, and marketing of all programs provided by the Simulation Center utilizing a collaborative team approach.

• Manage and direct simulation activities for TJC Nursing & Health Science programs as assigned.

• Establish and maintain a Simulation Center schedule responsive to the needs of multiple programs, sites and semester variations.

• Collaborate with faculty across healthcare disciplines to develop simulation scenarios to promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making.

• Assist faculty to plan, implement, and evaluate the integration of simulation into curricula to promote student learning, critical thinking and clinical decision making.

• Facilitate faculty development related to use of simulation.

• Provide oversight for coordinating and scheduling the use of labs for campus and community groups

• Supervise and evaluate lab personnel.

• Maintain and ensure proper function of all simulation mannequins and other simulation equipment, including an inventory of all simulation equipment.

• Serve as a clinical resource for students (open lab and tutoring) and remediate (class/clinical) using simulation.

• Utilize metrics to monitor program outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of simulation on student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making. Make recommendations for changes as needed

• Utilize evidence-based practices in decision making regarding certification/simulation programs

• Promote evidence-based practice in development of programs, utilization of protocols/standard care statements, and policies/procedures.

• Participate in recruitment and public relation activities of the school of nursing and health science programs and any special projects related to simulation.

• Adhere to and implement all regulatory requirements to maintain licensure and accreditation of staff and simulation center (OSHA, TJC, HIPAA, AHA etc.).

• Maintain current knowledge and pursue continuing education to expand clinical knowledge and expertise of evidence-based practice

• Serve as resource person to staff, management, community members, within the health profession and other hospitals, participate in community activities related to healthcare.

• Serve as liaison with area health care facilities regarding policy changes that impact simulation/lab environment.

• Seek opportunities for increasing revenue in department by developing and marketing new programs as needs are identified.

• Investigate and submit proposals for potential grant opportunities to fund new simulation initiatives.

• Create and deliver professional presentations regarding all aspects of simulation to local, state, and national groups as requested.

 

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Knowledge

• Effective teaching techniques adaptable to a variety of learning styles.

• Understanding the comprehensive mission and philosophy of community colleges.

• Subject matter and related and/or relevant topics and issues in the teaching discipline.

• Sensitive issues relating to a diverse student body.

• Working knowledge of the roles of various members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Preferred Knowledge

• Function and operation of the various simulation models available in the skills lab.

 

Required Skills

• Effective planning, organizing, communication, and organizational skills.

• Attention to detail and follow through.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty from all TJC healthcare programs

• Ability to effectively assist learning for students of diverse backgrounds

• Professional workplace skills including punctuality, consistent attendance, professional communication, and flexibility in meeting the schedule needs of various programs: days, evenings and/or weekends.

• Maintaining confidentiality of student information.

• Demonstrated ability to use personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database.

 

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to healthcare education

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

Baccalaureate in a health sciences discipline

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in a health sciences discipline

Certification in Healthcare Simulation

Required Experience

Three years’ professional work experience in healthcare setting

 

 

Preferred Experience

Background in management and business practices.

One-year teaching experience in a clinical education or academic setting.

 

Credentials/Licensures

Currently licensed and/or registered to practice in a degreed health discipline.

 

 

EXPECTATIONS

Travel

• Must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

• Reliable transportation required

 

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in classroom and lab settings.

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time (6 to 8 hours).

 

Other Job Specific Requirements

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

 

 

General Expectations

• May have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.

• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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