Coordinator, Clinical and Virtual Laboratories

Job Title

Coordinator, Clinical and Virtual Laboratories

Essential Job Functions

• Manages routine and day-to-day operational activities of the skills and virtual laboratories
• Collaborates with Nursing Administration and others to promote student learning activities throughout the programs’ curricula
• Participates in and contributes to a safe environment in the laboratories by keeping current with safety regulations; establishing, updating, and maintaining safety regulations within the laboratories; checking and maintain safety equipment; and providing training and reinforcement of safety regulations for all individuals who access the laboratories
• Facilitates student learning opportunities through flexible scheduling of laboratory hours
• Supports the faculty in the utilization of instructional methods that promote students’ development of critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, clinical competency, and lifelong learning
• Initiates development of policies and procedures for utilization of laboratories
• Works with faculty to develop skilled protocols as new equipment becomes available
• Serves as a resource for faculty utilizing simulation activities
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing
• Unencumbered license to practice registered nursing in Mississippi or eligibility to apply for Mississippi licensure
• Two (2) years’ current professional clinical nursing practice
• Two (2) years’ experience in organization and management
• Unencumbered license to practice registered nursing in Mississippi or eligibility to apply for Mississippi licensure

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong nursing knowledge
• Knowledge of equipment and the latest nursing technologies
• Operating knowledge of supply ordering and receiving/processing equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of the concepts of innovation and excellence in nursing education
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Advanced technology expertise
• Ability to set priorities on own initiative
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to accommodate change