Simulation Nurse Faculty; Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer (FT/PT) (Multiple Positions)

Position Highlights

The Simulation Nurse Faculty is responsible for supporting a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices, leading edge technology, and the testing of new approaches. The Simulation Nurse Faculty will collaborate with the U of A College of Nursing Simulation Innovation and Mentoring Services (SIMS) team and under the direction of the SIMS Director or Site Coordinator and work with faculty to support student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities. The successful applicant will hold a Faculty position with rank and salary commensurate with experience and background. We are seeking multiple positions, full-time or part-time.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates application of simulation based education best practices.
• Contributes to development and refinement of simulation based activities.
• Prepares, maintains, and uses forms, records, and reports using a variety of evidence supported resources.
• Evaluates and provides feedback to students during simulation experiences.
• Supports development and refinement of SIMS processes, policies and procedures.
• Utilizes, software, applications, and databases as directed.
• Performs manikin software programing and implementation of simulated scenarios.
• Operates simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications.
• Supports faculty and staff during planning, trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities.
• Assists students and faculty with the use of the existing technology (simulators, computers, and audio-visual equipment).
• Provides technical instruction assistance to students practicing clinical skills.
• Provides remediation to students in need of improvement with clinical skills and communicates with program faculty
• Participates in CON, program and SIMS meetings.
• Prepares clinical laboratory and simulation environments with extreme attention to detail during set up and take down of each activity.
• Sets-up and takes-down simulation, deliberative practice, remediation, and testing environments.
• Restocks, organizes and maintains supply areas and carts.
• Provides ongoing support and management of student laboratory kits.
• Assists in maintaining an organized ongoing supply inventory, placing orders, and stocking supplies.
• Participates in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance including minor repairs, preventative maintenance and general cleanliness.
• Maintains awareness and careful use of simulation based education activities calendar(s).
• Works with volunteer students as assigned.
• Supports orientation and mentorship of new faculty and staff.
• Assists with tours and events for a variety of groups and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS).
• Experience with a variety of high-fidelity manikins and software.
• Simulation based education experience.
• Interprofessional education experience.
• Integrative Health related experience.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: To be Determined

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20 - 40

Job FTE: 0.50 - 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Additional document required:

1. Proof of RN license in Arizona prior to the first day of employment.