Clinical/Simulation Lab Coordinator and Tutor, Practical Nursing Program - McPherson (ADM2897)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential – 

• • • Teach effectively the approved simulation/skills lab curriculum to prepare students to become practical nurses.
    • Participate in planning and organizing nursing curriculum as defined by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and/or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
    • Create and maintain a positive educational climate designed to enhance learning and motivation.
    • Utilize appropriate teaching methodologies and instructional materials to meet student’s needs and abilities.
    • Participate in continuous evaluation of nursing preparation program and attend required, pertinent activities of faculty, advisory committee, and the community college.
    • Assume responsibility for organizing and implementing assigned clinical experiences in collaboration with program coordinator and cooperating agencies.
    • Document and evaluate student progress; provide feedback and academic counseling as necessary to promote successful learning.
    • Maintain requirements of accrediting and cooperating agencies and parent organizations.
    • Prepare the laboratory for clinical simulation, skills and evaluations.
    • Maintain simulation models, inventory equipment, and request repairs.
    • Coordinate cleaning, organizing, and maintenance of nursing laboratories.
    • Tutor students in all areas of the curriculum.
    • Track skills lab and simulation supplies, ordering supplies and organizing the supply room.
    • Assist nursing students in a simulation setting in the practice of previously taught theory based clinical nursing skills.
    • Maintain current clinical lab skills.
    • Pursue professional development through classes, workshops, etc.
    • Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
    • Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures and practices.

Secondary –

• • • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Coordinator(s).

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• • • Completion of an earned BSN required, progress towards MSN preferred.
    • Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Kansas.
    • Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience required.
    • Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation required.
    • The ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty and others.
    • Preferred physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stoop, reach, push/pull, carry, etc. Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills; excellent organizational skills; ability and willingness to collaborate; ability to work independently; Use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; Light to moderate, indoor work environment.
    • Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
    • Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
    • The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration.  This full-time administrative staff position is 12 months annual, benefit eligible, at-will, and exempt.