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Instructional Lab Specialist
Summary:
The Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden is seeking a Nursing Simulation Lab Specialist. The incumbent will have at least 2 years of clinical experience, and a nursing degree. Must have firsthand experience of the industry and current certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). Be familiar with both PC and Mac operating systems as well as Microsoft Office.
The incumbent should be a visionary and able to coordinate internal affairs with academic partners and interdepartmental continuing education projects, understand research and development related to simulation activities and disseminates the information. Familiarity with the performance improvement process and take a systems approach to improve patient safety and student success. Emphasis will be placed upon the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) conclusion that the major cause of adverse events is poorly designed systems, not negligent individual performance.
Overview:
Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden is an important leader in nursing education, research, and engaged civic learning in community service within southern New Jersey, the Delaware Valley, and beyond. We became the fourth designated school at Rutgers University–Camden in 2011, but our tradition of excellence in nursing education extends to 1972 when the Rutgers University–Camden Department of Nursing was first established. For the past 4 decades, Rutgers–School of Nursing Camden has prepared world-class nurses– educating health care providers, scholars, and leaders from diverse backgrounds who advance change and promote well-being across the homes, hospitals, and communities they serve, while contributing to a Nursing workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities both locally and globally.
Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden is an important leader in nursing education, research, and engaged civic learning in community service within southern New Jersey, the Delaware Valley, and beyond. We became the fourth designated school at Rutgers University–Camden in 2011, but our tradition of excellence in nursing education extends to 1972 when the Rutgers University–Camden Department of Nursing was first established. For the past 4 decades, Rutgers–School of Nursing Camden has prepared world-class nurses– educating health care providers, scholars, and leaders from diverse backgrounds who advance change and promote well-being across the homes, hospitals, and communities they serve, while contributing to a Nursing workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities both locally and globally.
The Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden Center for Excellence in Inter-professional Practice, Education, and Innovation (CEIPEI) provides opportunities for active learning, promotes interprofessional collaboration, and stimulates innovation in nursing education and practice. The CEIPEI is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP), a certificate within the School of Nursing’s graduate program, is currently the only accredited graduate level WOC program in the United States. Offered in both online and on-campus formats, the WOCNEP recruits students from across the nation. Our MSN in School Health is the first School Nurse Certificate Program based upon the National Association of School Nurses’ (NASN) Framework for the 21st Century School Nursing Practice™.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and or experience plus two years of applicable experience.
- NJ Licensed Registered Professional Nurse
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSE) certification, obtain certification within one year of hire, or other similar certification.
- Clinical experience with a strong focus on population health: pediatrics, adult health, and Advance Practice Nursing as well as extensive simulation experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Certification as a Health Simulation Educator (CHSE)
Equipment Utilized:
Incumbent will be familiar with operation of common office equipment (copier/computer/printer/ fax/ etc. as well as clinical simulation lab equipment mentioned above. Laerdal simulator and Sim Link. MS software applications.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, move from one area of the building to another on a regular basis, sit and use a computer for a long period of time.
- The person in this role must be able to independently lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Manual and physical dexterity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
- Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on computer display screen, in hand- written forms, and printed on paper.
- Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Direct link to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/238677
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Job Function : General
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