ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
I. LEADERSHIP/COORDINATION
Manage and direct interprofessional simulation activities for the service area and campus School of Nursing. Utilize current simulation standards and implementation of best practices in carrying out simulation and lab activities. Collaborate with faculty to develop simulation scenarios to promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making. Assist faculty to plan, implement, and evaluate the integration of simulation into curriculum to promote student learning, critical thinking and clinical decision making. Facilitate faculty development related to use of simulation. Provide oversight for the coordination and scheduling for the use of simulation and skills labs for: simulation, skills lab, open lab, student projects, and other groups requesting lab space. Ensure maintenance and proper function of all simulation mannequins and other simulation equipment, including an inventory of all simulation equipment. Supervise Simulation Technician and/or lab assistant and/or fulfill the role of a Simulation Technician role as appropriate. Make recommendations for additional purchases of simulation equipment. Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation, and planning change initiatives for the integration of simulation in clinical education. Investigate and submit proposals for potential grant opportunities to fund new simulation initiatives. Create and deliver professional presentations regarding all aspects of simulation to local, state, and national groups. Collect data on the effectiveness of simulation on student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making.
II. INSTRUCTION
Serve as a clinical resource for students and remediate students using simulation. Demonstrate ability to use computer hardware and software and other associated simulation technology. Maintain familiarity with electronic medical records and current medication delivery methods. May be loaded up to fifty (50) percent in traditional faculty capacity when needed. Please refer to the Nursing Faculty Job Description for information and expectations for a nursing faculty position.
III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participate in professional development activities with related health care providers and educators to advance instructional and technical skills as well as maintain current knowledge within the field of study. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure. Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in simulation for nursing education including contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college. Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division. Serve as liaison with area health care facilities regarding practice policy changes that impact simulation/lab environment.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
Participate in career service and alumni activities.
Support program/department chair in program management activities.
Adhere to college and regional academic policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution. Must have 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting. One year of teaching experience in nursing theory, clinical, or campus lab settings desired. Experience in simulation pedagogy required. Must possess a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification preferred or willingness to obtain. Possess a willingness to lead the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation process. Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. See Essential Functions of Nursing Faculty document for additional expectations.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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