"Practical Nursing Simulation Lab Trainer (Regular Part-Time/Latrobe)"

Company: Westmoreland County Community College

Job Location: Youngwood, 15697

Category: Nursing

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Description:

This position is responsible to provide a comprehensive learning experience utilizing simulation technology to the students in the Practical Nursing Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain skills and simulation laboratory hours conducive to student scheduling.
• Educate faculty (full and part-time) regarding utilization of simulation lab.
• Coordinate with faculty regarding development and integration of simulation into the curriculum.
• Facilitate the instructional modalities needed to meet the desired outcomes of the simulation.
• Interface with faculty and staff to facilitate optimum functioning of the simulation equipment.
• Provide a safe learning environment that encourages active learning and reflection and supports repetitive practice.
• Provide tutoring support to the Nursing Program students in concert with faculty.
• Foster participant learning by providing appropriate support throughout the simulation activity.
• Act as a resource person for faculty and students relative to the Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab equipment.
• Ensure security of the Nursing Lab and the equipment during assigned work hours.
• Monitor lab supplies inventory in cooperation with faculty.
• Validate each simulation based on current best practice.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Accurately maintain records and submit reports as required.
• Maintain and develop work related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional development and cross training opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Participate in departmental meetings, various committees and professional organizations as required.
• Perform additional grade level duties as assigned.

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