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Simulation Nurse (On-Call) (Tucson, AZ)

Company:
The University of Arizona
Job Location:
Tucson, 85724
Category:
Nursing
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req20697

Department: College of Nursing

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1305 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The College of Nursing Simulation Nurse is responsible for supporting a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices, leading edge technology and the testing of new approaches. The Simulation Nurse will collaborate with the UA College of Nursing Simulation team and, under the direction of the Director and Site Coordinator, work with faculty to support student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities

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Duties & Responsibilities

1) Simulation and skills
related:

  • Prepare and maintain clinical laboratory and
    simulation environments with extreme attention to detail including props
    and moulage.
  • Sets-up, reset and take-down simulation,
    deliberative practice, remediation, and testing environments.
  • Support faculty and staff during planning,
    trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based
    education activities.
  • Assist students and faculty with use of
    technology (simulators, computers, and audio-visual equipment).
  • Operate simulators according to scenario guides
    and activity specifications.
  • Perform manikin software programing and
    implement simulated scenarios.
  • Demonstrate application of simulation-based
    education best practices.
  • Contribute to development and refinement of
    simulation-based activities.
  • Provide remediation support to students
    according to faculty specifications and communicate student's progress
    per CON policies.

2) Inventory and maintenance
related:

  • Participate in efficient and cost-effective
    management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and
    general cleanliness.
  • Assist in maintaining organized ongoing supply
    inventory, placing orders, and stocking supplies.
  • Maintain inventory, par stock and related
    documents for consumable and durable laboratory resources.
  • Maintain testing supplies separate from lab kits
    and open stock to ensure needed items are on-hand for testing.
  • Restock, organize, and maintain supply areas and
    carts.
  • Provide ongoing support and management of
    student laboratory kits.

3) Other:

  • Maintain awareness and careful use of
    simulation-based education activities calendar(s).
  • Participate in CON simulation team meetings and
    assigned work groups.
  • Support development and refinement of processes,
    policies, and procedures.
  • Utilize software, applications, and databases as
    directed.
  • Support orientation and mentoring of new faculty
    and staff.
  • Work with volunteer students as assigned.
  • Assist with tours and events for a variety of
    groups and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A minimum of (3)
    years of relevant work experience is required.
  • Bachelor's
    degree.
  • RN
    licensure and graduation from an accredited nursing program required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare.
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS).
  • Experience with a variety of high-fidelity manikins and software.
  • Simulation-based education experience.
  • Interprofessional education experience.
  • Integrative Health related experience.

Tenure Information

Part-Time Hourly (NTE)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 1

Job FTE: 0.025

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $40.00 - $50.00

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 5

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Janine Hinton | hintonje@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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