"Simulation Nurse (On-Call) (Part-Time) (Tucson, AZ)"

Simulation Nurse (On-Call) (Part-Time) (Tucson, AZ)

Company:

The University of Arizona

Job Location:

Tucson, Arizona

Category:

Health and Medical Services

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req22305

Department: College of Nursing

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1305 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The College of Nursing Simulation Nurse 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 will collaborate with the UA College of Nursing Simulation team and, under the direction of the Director and Site Coordinator, work with faculty to support student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities

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Duties & Responsibilities

Simulation and skills related:

• Prepare and maintain clinical laboratory and simulation environments with extreme attention to detail including props and moulage.
• Sets-up, reset and take-down simulation, deliberative practice, remediation, and testing environments.
• Support faculty and staff during planning, trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities.
• Assist students and faculty with use of technology (simulators, computers, and audio-visual equipment).
• Operate simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications.
• Perform manikin software programing and implement simulated scenarios.
• Demonstrate application of simulation-based education best practices.
• Contribute to development and refinement of simulation-based activities.
• Provide remediation support to students according to faculty specifications and communicate student's progress per CON policies.

Inventory and maintenance related:

• Participate in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and general cleanliness.
• Assist in maintaining organized ongoing supply inventory, placing orders, and stocking supplies.
• Maintain inventory, par stock and related documents for consumable and durable laboratory resources.
• Maintain testing supplies separate from lab kits and open stock to ensure needed items are on-hand for testing.
• Restock, organize, and maintain supply areas and carts.
• Provide ongoing support and management of student laboratory kits.

Other:

• Maintain awareness and careful use of simulation-based education activities calendar(s).
• Participate in CON simulation team meetings and assigned work groups.
• Support development and refinement of processes, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize software, applications, and databases as directed.
• Support orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff.
• Work with volunteer students as assigned.
• Assist with tours and events for a variety of groups and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of (3) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• RN licensure and graduation from an accredited nursing program required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
• 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.

Tenure Information

Part-Time Hourly (NTE)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 1

Job FTE: 0.025

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $40.00 - $50.00

Compensation Type: hourly rate

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

Number of Vacancies: 10

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Janine Hinton | hintonje@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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