Manager Nursing Simulation Laboratory - Nursing Denton

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Manager, Nursing Simulation Laboratory

The Manager of Nursing Simulation Laboratory is able to set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and in some cases repair simulation equipment, hospital-type equipment used in clinical activities, and troubleshoot basic computer software and hardware, in conjunction with the Office of Technology department, used in simulation activities. The Manager also instructs and assists faculty and students participating in simulation in the use of technical equipment used.

Performs operational activities such as staff and maintenance scheduling, lab utilization scheduling, and inventory/purchasing functions. The Manager is familiar with the various modalities of simulation education and has a good grasp of simulation educational principles, and is therefore able to assist in the development, setup, delivery, and takedown of simulation education sessions. Work is performed under minimal supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.

The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Reports to:

Associate Dean, College of Nursing

Supervises:
Lab Staff, Student Workers & Graduate Assistants

• Operates and maintains simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers with the ability to follow scenarios and make appropriate adjustments to technology systems.
• Creates detailed inventory systems for equipment and related maintenance documentation.
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials required for simulation-based sessions.
• Creates troubleshooting documents, simulator checklists, and preventative maintenance plans for simulation equipment.
• Sets up and operates equipment/AV system in rooms including equipment, supplies, moulage, etc. for simulation activities.
• Supports learners to maintain a safe learning environment.
• May be involved with the educational aspects of scenarios including debriefing/feedback.
• Maintains awareness of scheduling issues in relation to availability of physical and technical resources.
• Participates in grant preparation with faculty to augment inventory of simulation lab equipment.
• Participates in outreach with external users of the lab who are interested in negotiating fees for use of space, personnel, and equipment for educational endeavors within the scope of the simulation lab and without creating conflict with the primary use and scheduling needs for the simulation labs.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

• Performs other duties as requested.

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.

Two years of recent nursing practice. Experience in administering and working with mainframe and personal computers. Some administrative and intensive care experience helpful. Experience in simulation and skills labs and educational classroom technology.

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

• Ability to learn new technical systems quickly.
• Ability to possess a high degree of professionalism with high-level interpersonal skills for collaboration with faculty and staff at all levels.
• Ability to engage with others in a collaborative and caring nature.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to…