Director of Nursing Simulation

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Job Summary:

The Director of Nursing Simulation will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the instructional and administrative activities of the NEIU Nursing Simulation Center to support the educational and clinical experiences of students in the MSNEP program. Specific responsibilities include management and day to day delivery of simulation education. The Director will optimize the use of evidence-based simulation education and healthcare simulation standards for all students through the use of simulation pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment of student learning and professional formation.

Additionally, this position requires exceptional communication with students, faculty, and healthcare professionals/partners to ensure all curriculum components are met. Using data driven approaches, the Director will establish and monitor processes to ensure the simulation learning environment meets accreditation and regulatory standards across all nursing pathways. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of the MSNEP program and requires a significant on-campus presence for classes, meetings, and other activities.

Job Description:

SIMULATION EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES 

• Enhances teaching effectiveness by collaborating with simulation educators, clinical faculty, and other subject matter experts to develop curricula and assess student learning for simulation education. 

• Design, develop, implement, assist with and evaluate learning scenarios, procedures, and practices.  Collaborate with users to develop methods for competency testing. 

• Collaborate with MSN-EP faculty in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, scenarios, simulation tools, research studies and other educational initiatives to measure learning outcomes.  

• Participate in community outreach activities including promotional events and public relations activities related to the MSN-EP Simulation Center.  

• Provide training for faculty and staff in the utilization of simulator equipment, scenario development and programming, and updates related to simulation education. 

• Maintain and distribute simulation and immersive learning schedules. 

EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

• Maintain simulation inventory including supply and equipment management.

• Operate and program simulation, skills, and immersive simulation equipment for learning sessions. 

• Assure all simulation equipment is in good working order prior to simulation learning experiences. 

• Maintain relationships with simulation vendors for product management and technical support.

DATA/REPORTING

• Ensure accurate maintenance of all education and training records (simulator use, instructor hours, student hours, course materials, and evaluations), assuring compliance with accreditation standards.  

• Complete periodic reports, including budget needs and data analysis of the MSN-EP Simulation Center.

OTHER

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree.

2. A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.

3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization:

• Registered Nurse with a Master’s in Nursing (MSN). (Required)

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES 

• Personal and professional commitment to inclusive education, diversity, and advocacy for adult learners.

• The ability to work independently with superior organizational skills.

• Prior personnel management experience with a strong collaborative working style.

• Excell