Nursing Simulation Educator

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Job description

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts University. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student's education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

Job Description

The University of Mount Saint Vincent, School of Nursing, is seeking applicants for teaching opportunities in the Simulation at our The Bronx and Long Island City locations. The simulation educator is responsible for working with faculty and students to ensure the highest quality simulation learning activities (high fidelity and low fidelity) are integrated and implemented across the undergraduate programs.

This is a 12-month administrative appointment - 12-hour shifts (flexible).

Responsibilities

This position requires the ability to interact with co-workers and students in a professional and helpful manner. The simulation educator will conduct simulation scenarios and evaluate nursing students in one or more of the following clinical areas:

Fundamentals

Pediatric

Family Child

Medical Surgical

The simulation educator will also be responsible for:

Collaborating with the Simulation Committee and Nursing faculty to develop simulation scenarios to promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making

Facilitating the adult learning process that creates safe and supportive learning environment

Coordinating with and supervising students to ensure that lab experiences meet course objectives

Providing individual oversight to students for practice and remediation on technical skills and competencies, as requested by faculty and students

Teaching in the high-fidelity simulation laboratories and conducting debriefing sessions after each simulation experience

Teaching clinical skills in the low fidelity laboratories (as needed)

Assisting with faculty development and training related to the use of simulation

Coordinating with the Director of Simulation and Assistant Dean of Clinical and Simulation Learning to oversee the use of the Simulation Center for regular classes, special simulation sections, open labs and advanced clinical skills sessions

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing

An unencumbered RN license in New York State

Strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills

Past experience with teaching students or in a similar role

Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems, and work independently

Ability to represent the College in a professional manner

Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion

Ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff and leadership

Benefits

The allotted salary for this position is $90,000.

20 days of vacation time

12 days sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance

100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Contribution in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

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