Simulation Nurse Faculty; Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer (Part Time) (CT) |
Posting Number |
req21042 |
Department |
College of Nursing |
Department Website Link |
https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/ |
Medical Sub-Speciality |
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Location |
University of Arizona Health Sciences |
Address |
Tucson, AZ USA |
Position Highlights |
The Simulation Nurse Faculty 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 Faculty will collaborate with the UA College of Nursing Simulation Innovation and Mentoring Services (SIMS) team and under the direction of the SIMS Director or Site Coordinator and work with faculty to support student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities. The successful applicant will hold a Faculty position with rank and salary commensurate with experience and background. This is a part time, 0.50 FTE position.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
Duties & Responsibilities |
- Demonstrates application of simulation based education best practices.
- Contributes to development and refinement of simulation based activities.
- Prepares, maintains, and uses forms, records, and reports using a variety of evidence supported resources.
- Evaluates and provides feedback to students during simulation experiences.
- Supports development and refinement of SIMS processes, policies and procedures.
- Utilizes, software, applications, and databases as directed.
- Performs manikin software programing and implementation of simulated scenarios.
- Operates simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications.
- Supports faculty and staff during planning, trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities.
- Assists students and faculty with the use of the existing technology (simulators, computers, and audio-visual equipment).
- Provides technical instruction assistance to students practicing clinical skills.
- Provides remediation to students in need of improvement with clinical skills and communicates with program faculty
- Participates in CON, program and SIMS meetings.
- Prepares clinical laboratory and simulation environments with extreme attention to detail during set up and take down of each activity.
- Sets-up and takes-down simulation, deliberative practice, remediation, and testing environments.
- Restocks, organizes and maintains supply areas and carts.
- Provides ongoing support and management of student laboratory kits.
- Assists in maintaining an organized ongoing supply inventory, placing orders, and stocking supplies.
- Participates in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance including minor repairs, preventative maintenance and general cleanliness.
- Maintains awareness and careful use of simulation based education activities calendar(s).
- Works with volunteer students as assigned.
- Supports orientation and mentorship of new faculty and staff.
- Assists
with tours and events for a variety of groups and organizations.
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Minimum Qualifications |
- Master's Degree in Nursing.
- Three (3) or more years of experience as a registered nurse.
- Licensed
to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Arizona.
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Preferred Qualifications |
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and/or 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.
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Rank |
To be Determined |
Tenure Information |
Career-Track (CT) |
FLSA |
Exempt |
Full Time/Part Time |
Part Time |
Number of Hours Worked per Week |
20 |
Job FTE |
0.50 |
Work Calendar |
Fiscal |
Job Category |
Faculty |
Benefits Eligible |
Yes - Full Benefits |
Rate of Pay |
DOE |
Compensation Type |
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
Type of criminal background check required: |
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
Number of Vacancies |
1 |
Target Hire Date |
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Expected End Date |
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Contact Information for Candidates |
Janine Hinton | hintonje@arizona.edu |
Open Date |
11/1/2024 |
Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Documents Needed to Apply |
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document |
Special Instructions to Applicant |
Additional document required:
1. Proof of RN license in Arizona prior to the first day of
employment.
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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 an 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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