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PACIFIC Digital Group lists this Director. Simulation and Skills for Nursing Programs opportunity in costa mesa, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director, Skills And Simulation For Nursing Programs
Pacific College is dedicated to putting students first, providing an exceptional education in a chosen degree program and teaching relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:
Professionalism - As an individual or institution, we demonstrate professionalism in everything we do.
Altruism - As an individual or institution, we practice the principle of unselfish concern for the wellness of others.
Community - As an individual or institution, we share responsibility for the welfare of our community.
Identity - As an individual or institution, we strive to establish a sense of true being that will determine our future.
Fulfillment - As an individual or institution, we create an environment where academic and professional goals can be achieved.
Inclusion - As an individual or institution, we embrace differences to promote full participation and a sense of belonging.
Collaboration - As an individual or institution, we work as a team to realize shared goals.
The Director for Skills and Simulation works under the supervision of the Dean of Nursing. This position is responsible for directing all skills and simulation experiences for all nursing students by collaborating with the Program Directors to identify evidence-based learning opportunities. The position supports the mission and philosophy of the College and represents the College to campus visitors, faculty, and students.
Lead and manage all nursing simulation and skill lab activities.
Design and evaluate simulation scenarios based on evidence-based educational principles and content.
Update simulations each term with input from lead faculty and student survey data from previous term.
Coordinate with all lead faculty simulations, and scheduling skills rooms on campus for testing.
Coordinate and supervise the general operation of the simulation laboratory/center to provide a wide variety of patient simulation experiences.
Oversee the regular maintenance and repair all simulation equipment along with a Simulation Technician.
Orient all students and faculty to simulation lab.
Facilitate all high-fidelity simulations according to simulation best practice standards.
Train and evaluate all simulation facilitators using best practice standards.
Supervision and management of simulation personnel, including timecards, creating schedules, approving time off requests, and conducting annual performance reviews.
Update and maintain policies and procedures within simulation best practice standards.
Ensure growth of the simulation program, updating program/scenarios based on latest evidence.
Collaborate with the nursing departments in development, facilitation and evaluating simulation activities for their students; collaborate with the LVN Simulation Coordinator.
Assist with teaching skills lab as needed.
Create standardized patient scripts and train standardized patients.
Act as standardized patients in simulation if needed.
Edit and maintain all electronic medical records for simulated patients.
Participate in curriculum development and course scheduling. Adapt curriculum, as needed to meet the requirements of the BRN, WSCUC, and other governing agencies.
Communicate with BRN, WSCUC, CCNE, and other governing agencies as needed.
Assist the Program Directors in preparing compliance material as requested by governing agencies.
Participate in college governance meetings.
Complete program evaluation and needs assessment each year.
Complete additional duties or tasks delegated by the Dean of Nursing.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
State laws and regulations related to licensure, certification, and accreditation.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and education.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Skills And Abilities:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and presentations.
Operation of a computer including Microsoft Office and the Windows Operating System.
Qualifications For The Position:
Applicants are required to have the following:
A master’s degree: a doctoral degree is preferred.
Demonstrated success of at least two years working in skills and simulation labs or centers; Certified Healthcare Simulation Education (CHSE) experience preferred.
Worksite address
costa mesa, CA, 92626, US
Who can apply
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