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