Job Summary: Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for a Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator and Nurse Educator. The home campus for this position is to be determined however, regular travel to the Walker County Campus and the Floyd County Campus is required as nursing programs are offered on both campuses. Additional travel to other campuses may be necessary during orientations or advisement sessions. This position will report to the Nursing Program Administrator. Responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling the simulation lab for student rotation, operating and maintaining mannequins, assisting in the skills lab, and ordering supplies to maintain the lab spaces.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops instructional material consistent with simulation lab objectives
• Collaborates with faculty to meet the needs of the students
• Provides a variety of learning experiences consistent with the program mission, philosophy and nursing education outcomes
• Implements, operates, and participates in simulation activities to guarantee a high quality, safe, and consistent simulation experience
• Responsible for the preparation, setup, and disassembly of the necessary equipment and supplies for each activity.
• Ensures that the inventory is kept up to date and on hand.
• Provides daily upkeep and maintenance of equipment and learning spaces.
• Provides support and backup in operating simulation equipment or the simulation capture system during the activity.
• Knowledge of patient simulation, technologies, and applications.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions.
• Proficiency in MS software applications including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Internet and database applications
• Actively participates in departmental committees
• Demonstrates effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Actively participate in professional development
• Evaluate students' performance in the simulated setting
• Other duties assigned.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act
• Knowledge of and commitment to the role of the technical college system
• Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Knowledge of the colleges academic programs
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Skill to make timely decisions
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications: Registered Nurs