Nursing Clinical Skills Specialist

Nursing Clinical Skills Specialist

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, 19085

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: 20260022T

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: casual/seasonal

Approximate Number of Hours per Week: Less than 20 hrs per week

Department: 232-Nursing

Position Summary

The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing seeks applicants for the role of Nursing Clinical Skills Specialist. The Nursing Clinical Skills Specialist performs diverse duties in the Dee Adams Center for Innovation and Simulation Excellence and serves as a resource to support student, faculty and staff needs.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Simulation Support Services

• Serves as a resource to support students, faculty, and staff with simulation activities in the Dee Adams Center for Innovation and Simulation Excellence using the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice TM:
• Assists with simulation event set-up and break down; facilitation of simulation events including prebriefing and debriefing; assists with manikin scenario programming and fidelity; operates simulation-related equipment (medication dispensing machines, electronic health record, etc.); troubleshoots equipment for problem resolution; participates in inventorying and replenishing supplies; seeks resources for simulation experiences.

Simulation Scenario Maintenance

• Utilizing nursing and simulation knowledge, assists Executive Director and Associate Director in updating and maintaining simulation scenarios and related materials to keep with current nursing practice standards and Healthcare Standards of Best Practice TM.

Faculty and Student Simulation Support

• Supports Executive Director and Associate Director with administrative responsibilities including but not limited to: evaluation/revision of simulation experiences; orientation of faculty to simulation experiences; orientation of graduate students to responsibilities in the Dee Adams Center for Innovation and Simulation Excellence; assistance with student skill development.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN with a minimum of Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required.
• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience required.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational and interpersonal skills required. Ability to function independently with minimal supervision. Interest (in learning about) in developing scenarios for simulation models.
• Must convey a highly professional demeanor and be a team player, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Must have the ability to handle a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/tasks with varied deadlines and frequent interruptions. Must be able to work independently and be a strong problem solver.
• Knowledge of and interest in nursing simulation technical applications. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs required.
• Knowledge of computer operations - including Sim man and/or other high fidelity manikins. Microsoft Office applications Microsoft Office programs, audio-visual recording systems, LCD Projectors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's of Science in Nursing preferred
• Minimum three (3) years teaching experience and/or working with simulation models preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

NA

Salary Posting Information

$29.97-31.64/hr.