Community College of Rhode Island Hiring for Coordinator, Simulation Program at Warwick, RI Full Time

Position Title:

Coordinator, Simulation Program

Department:

Dean of Health & Rehabilitative Sciences

Position Category:

Staff – NonClassified

About CCRI:

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary:

Responsible for the day to day operations of the Simulation labs, provide technical skills,
instruction, and evaluation to support the use of simulation. Coordinate and facilitate
simulation experiential learning activities and opportunities for students. Responsible for
assisting faculty in creating, preparing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality simulation
experiences. Work with the faculty to update all simulation-related experiences and
curriculum, as it relates to simulation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Student Focus:

• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
• Assess needs and assured integration of simulation-based activities in the curricula to meet the identified needs.

Instructional and Communication Skills:

• Serve as the college’s lead in the day to day operations, point-of-contact for simulation resources and provides timely and effective responses to simulation requests from faculty, staff, and academic partners
• Provide reports and recommendations to the course faculty, respective Program Directors, Department Chairs and Deans, as appropriate.
• Orient learners to the simulation environment and assist faculty in leading effective pre-briefing sessions.
• Provide orientation and professional development, ie, continuing education for staff and faculty relative to simulation-based activities.

Accreditation; Curriculum and Program Development:

• Collaborate with faculty to continually develop and update simulation experiential learning opportunities, as well as prepare and deliver such experiences for the College’s students.
• Utilize the ADDIE model, the five stages of a development process: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.
• Make recommendations related to student learning needs and equipment.
• Incorporate a Standardized Patients program within the simulation learning.
• Collaborate with faculty to maintain records of completing assignments in Sim Chart, Blackboard or other electronic platforms.
• Assist in the implementation of simulation standards and best practices and provides faculty with evidenced- based guidelines to ensure positive and consistent learning experiences for students.
• Assist in the evaluation of Simulation Technicians or Simulation staff as necessary as related to simulation.
• Responsible for rescheduling students for additional simulation experiences when clinical site experiences change.
• Organize simulation experiences (pre-briefing, scenario, and debriefing activities) and efficient use of lab time.
• Maintain accreditation through Simulation Society in Healthcare (SSH).
• Coordinates Simulation Lab Schedule to insure each Health Science program get equitable opportunities for lab/simulation usage.
• Coordinates simulation equipment for readiness including:
o Equipment and supplies, and their security
o Inventory and reorder needed lab supplies
o Formulate budget recommendations
• Coordinate and Implement Interprofessional opportunities each semester with other health disciplines.
• Maintain documentation to track program progress, such as: evaluation data, current trends, advanced simulation modalities and FERPA documentation to address confidentiality agreements.

Departmental & College Support:

• Participate in College activities.
• Participate in HARS Department activities, which includes divisional meetings, simulation oversight committee and faculty meetings to ensure coordination of didactic instruction, practicum experience and assist in policy development as it relates to simulation learning.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in nursing required; Current Rhode Island RN License
• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience and simulation education in higher education (full or part-time, professional and graduate work included}
• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education Nursing and Health curriculums
• Demonstrated computer skills (including data management and multiple software packages
• Demonstrated organizational skills; Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills; Demonstrated experience working with students
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision; and, Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations

Competencies and Desired Qualifications:

• PhD or DNP in nursing
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience and simulation education in higher education
  (full or part-time, professional and graduate work included}

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

FLSA:

Exempt

Pay Grade:

PSA 15

Salary Information:

Range begins at $68,531

Benefits:

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• In-State Tuition Waivers
• Legal Care Insurance

For a complete listing, visit: https://ccri.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Reports To:

Academic Clinical Coordinator

Permanent/Limited position:

Permanent

Academic/Calendar Year:

Academic

Work Schedule Information:

35 hours per week, to be arranged by Coordinator of Nursing Clinical Education. Approximately 40% days and 60% evening/weekend. Mon, Weds, Fri 2-10p; Thurs 11a-7pm; 20 Saturdays; 20 Sundays 8-4pm; schedule may vary depending on demands of simulations.

Campus Location:

Primarily located at the Lincoln Campus

Environmental Conditions:

• This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Application Open Date:

05/24/2023

Application Close Date:

06/23/2023

Posting Number:

SF00907

Quick Link:

https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/4505

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Disability Accommodations:

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.

EEO Statement:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status and veteran status in all employment matters. CCRI espouses that all employees and applicants have a right to equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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