Nursing Skills Lab and Simulation Assistant

Join our team of dedicated employees focused on student success and transformation! ACM is a close knit, family-like work environment who care deeply for each other, just as we do our students. Some of the many benefits of working at ACM include ample paid time off, great retirement and insurance options, on site facilities, and opportunities to connect with the community, co-workers, and students. Allegany College of Maryland's main campus is nestled on beautiful, scenic acres in the mountains of Allegany County - Cumberland, Maryland. A downtown center extends our reach into the heart of the community's business and tourism sector. Our small, attentive college atmosphere engages students of all ages and backgrounds in rich, challenging learning opportunities at all of our campuses. To learn more about the college visit our website here: www.allegany.edu See more about Cumberland, MD here https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/724/Features-of-Cumberland-Maryland Please apply if this sounds like the place for you! Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Basic Statement of Responsibilities The Nursing Clinical Skills Lab & Simulation Assistant will assist with the management and oversight of the Nursing Skills Laboratory and the Simulation Laboratory. This will include working with faculty and students in scheduling, setting up and conducting the skills and simulation labs, as well as resource management. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of a program of nursing skill attainment and clinical simulation that is supportive of student learning in an atmosphere compatible with the philosophies, goals and objectives of the college. The primary site for this position will be at the Cumberland Campus for the day and evening Nursing Program, as well as the need to travel to the Bedford Campus and Garrett Locations of the Nursing Program to assist with simulation. This job description is an addendum to the Part-time Faculty Job Description. Essential Functions Program/division responsibilities : Participate in the planning and scheduling of the Skills Lab and Simulation lab for students and faculty by ensuring open lab and structured lab utilization times are available and communicated and appropriately resourced for the Cumberland Day and Evening Programs. Assist with the coordination with faculty and staff to ensure the needed preparation of supplies and equipment are set up for the Skills Lab and the Simulation Lab, based on faculty requests and course schedule. Prepare simulated patient care environments with equipment, supplies, media, computers and materials. Assist students and faculty with using learning technology including clinical lab simulators, computers, and audiovisual equipment. Assists in the operations and maintenance of computerized simulation equipment. Coordinate and supervise students to ensure that lab experiences meet course objectives, and provide individual oversight to students for practice and/or remediation as requested by faculty and students. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled hours or by appointment. Engage students in a hands-on educational setting to achieve clinical learning in a simulated patient care environment. Facilitate simulation scenarios and student participation with debriefing sessions. Interface with faculty and other lab staff and serve as a resource to students and faculty working with nursing skills and the simulation program. Assist faculty with orientation to the principles of simulation training and debriefing techniques and provide the faculty with updates with related literature and best practices. Train faculty in the use of simulation equipment. Participate in the development of a simulation program plan, in collaboration with the nursing faculty and staff, for integration of simulation in all courses and at all locations of the nursing program: Cumberland day and evening programs, Garrett Location, as well as the Bedford, PA Campus. Includes the program philosophy, objectives and policies in this plan to develop high quality learning and assessment simulation activities to enhance student learning and develop clinical reasoning within a reality based simulation environment. Evaluate the effectiveness of simulation with educational and assessment tools. Help assure national simulation standards and best practices are incorporated into simulation experiences within the curriculum. Participate in curriculum development, review, and revision as it pertains to nursing skills and simulated clinical laboratory experiences by: setting objectives appropriate to the level of training; identifying and utilizing scenarios appropriate for each level, developing additional educational materials to accompany the scenarios; developing evaluation tools; and maintaining and archiving records of simulation. Maintain and update course curricula to include nursing skills and simulation scenarios and training. Assist with the orientation, scheduling and supervision of the work study students working in the Nursing Skills Lab. Assists with maintaining inventory of the Nursing Skills Lab and the Nursing Simulation Lab. Assists in the acquisition of equipment and supplies for the Labs for all campuses and locations. Submits requests for purchases to the appropriate individuals. Orders equipment and software that is needed to enhance and simulate clinical learning experiences. Facilitate maximum usage of the simulation lab and space. Maintain a record of lab use by faculty and students for program planning and resource utilization. Research and make recommendations regarding simulation laboratory space usage and equipment requirements, including the preparation of itemized budgetary lists of purchases and anticipated needs. Research and suggest items to be acquired for improvement of reality in the simulation program. Facilitate simulation equipment care and maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair as required. Interface with IT and the Laerdal Corporation and other equipment manufacturers regarding trouble-shooting equipment and system problems and implementing hardware and software updates. Maintain professional competence and licensure through practice, continuing education and professional activities. Communicates regularly with the Director of the Nursing Program and the nursing faculty regarding the needs of students and faculty related to simulation and skills. Meet all scheduled classes and/or labs or, if unable to do so because of emergency or illness, notify the Program Director/Division Chair and/or the Associate Dean in an attempt to get class coverage or to cancel class(es). Participate in the faculty evaluation process. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Specialized Skills Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 2 years of recent nursing practice, Current registration or eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse in Maryland and Pennsylvania, Current certification in health care provider CPR is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing Ability to teach in a variety of clinical settings, Experience in teaching and clinical supervision of students in an accredited nursing program Prior use of Learning Management Systems (ex- Blackboard, Brightspace, etc.) • Skill in utilizing technology in teaching in the classroom and with simulation based education Experience in curriculum development Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Broad knowledge base of nursing theory and clinical skills Knowledge of educational and instructional technologies Excellent oral and written communication skills Interpersonal relations, organizational skills and time management skills are necessary Centers teaching on learner centered concepts Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to its faculty, staff, and job applicants through non-discrimination in its employment practices including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotional opportunities, compensation, discipline, and termination. The college complies with all applicable equal opportunity requirements and county, state, and federal law regarding provision of equal employment opportunity.

Worker's Compensation:

An employee in any type of position at the college is covered by worker's compensation insurance when he or she is involved in a work-related accident. Worker's compensation insurance covers medical care, rehabilitation and lost wages for employees or death benefits for the employee's dependents, according to the specific terms of the insurance policy

Tuition Waiver:

(Employees contracted for a minimum of 750 hours for the current fiscal year and who has accumulated at least 750 hours via previous service are eligible for tuition waivers for credit courses offered by ACM.)

Professional Development Opportunities:

All employees are welcome to participate in College sponsored professional development activities. Sick and Safe Leave - Part-time employees who will regularly work 12 or more hours per week will earn paid sick and safe leave. Eligible part-time employees will earn 1 hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours that they work. Part-time employees may accrue up to 40 hours of sick and safe leave in a fiscal year, carryover a balance of 40 hours per year; sick and safe leave hours are limited to earning and accruing up to 64 hours per year. Holidays - Part-time employees may enjoy the 17 official college holidays, however they will not be compensated for these days.

Bereavement Leave:

Eligible part-time employees are provided paid leave of up to three normally scheduled work days for the death of an immediate family member. Military - part-time employees who are in the uniformed services can take accrued annual, or leave without pay, to serve in the uniformed services. Family and Medical Leave - FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a rolling 12-month period measured backward from the date an employee uses any FMLA leave for specified family and medical reasons. Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees can obtain a medical reimbursement account and/or a dependent care assistance account effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire. Employees do not need to enroll in the college's medical or dental plan to be eligible for flexible spending accounts. Supplemental Retirement Accounts - All employees who normally work 20 hours or more per week can make tax-deferred supplemental retirement contributions to any of the supplemental retirement funds offered by the college. Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness - Allegany College of Maryland realizes you make benefit choices based on what is important to you and the needs of your changing lifestyle. That's why we make voluntary benefits available as a part of our benefit package to help you supplement your existing benefits plan. You can now customize your own benefits package to protect your family.

Allegany County Federal Credit Union:

Employees of ACM are eligible to join the Allegany County Teachers Federal Credit Union. The credit union can be reached at 301-729-8015. College Facility Usage - Allegany College of Maryland's facilities include, the Fitness Center, which includes treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, rowing machines, hand weights, big weights, nautilus equipment, gymnasium, and outside tracks, which include the mile track and the quarter mile track. Allegany College of Maryland's students and staff have full access to these facilities. The fitness centers hours of operation vary. Please visit the website for available hours each semester Athletic Facilities.. Campus Store - Employees receive 10% discount available on variety of products, clothing, and novelties. Hours of operation can be found on our website Campus Store.

Learning Commons:

The Learning Commons is home to the Library, Testing, and Tutoring services; providing a welcoming, supportive space for faculty and staff, students and community. Hours of operation can be found on our website.

Campus Cafe:

Allegany College of Maryland Dining Services are provided by Metz Culinary Management. Located in the College Center, our restaurant atmosphere with a special flare of home offers a variety of tastes for all guests. Quality, nutritious menus are available. Hours of operation can be found on our website. Metz Cafe Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Employees and their household members can access up to eight (8) free, confidential sessions at UPMC-Western Maryland or Bedford-Somerset DBHS to help with family, personal or professional problems: or they may visit the ACM onsite counselor with unlimited sessions. Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic (NMWC) - The NMWC supports health and wellness through education with the goal that all individuals become informed self-directed consumers of health care. We offer services provided by a team of healthcare professionals and managed by a Certified Nurse Practitioner. A list of services and hours of operation can be found at NMWC. Wellbeing Services provided by Select Allied Health Programs - Dental Hygiene services for Adults and Children are provided by our Dental Hygiene Students in ACM's Dental Hygiene Clinic. All students are supervised by Dental Hygiene Faculty. Hours vary, check the website at Dental Hygiene Clinics. Massage Therapy appointments are available and provided by our Massage Therapy Students in ACM's Massage Therapy Clinic. Hours vary. Call 301-784-5598 for an appointment or visit the website at Massage Therapy Clinic.

Pay:

$35.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person