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McHenry County College
Manager of the Nursing Skills Laboratories
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What they do
A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$80,046 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs, to include possible evenings and weekendsThe Manager of the Nursing Skills Laboratories oversees all aspects of the Nursing Laboratory and/or the Simulation Laboratory while providing experiential learning opportunities for Nursing students in the form of skills practice, simulation, competence assessment and remediation. Oversee all aspects of the Nursing Skills laboratories Develop and conduct clinical simulation scenarios utilizing SimMan and other high and low fidelity equipment that meet the needs of the faculty Evaluate Nursing students' clinical competency through direct observation during open lab hours, simulation scenarios, and recorded skills assessments; provide constructive feedback to support their development and adherence to evidence-based practice Monitor departmental budgetary expenditures for consumable materials for the Nursing department Schedule and coordinate room usage for classes, meetings, scheduled labs, open lab time, clinical make-up, and individual student practice time Orient students and faculty to nursing skills laboratories Guide students through instructor-mandated remediation to ensure achievement of learning objectives. Manage the setup, operation, maintenance, and inventory of all lab equipment and technology Ensure students are oriented to and safely utilize lab equipment and technologies Develop and maintain comprehensive lab guidelines and procedural manuals Participate in departmental meetings and institutional accreditation activities Support the recruitment and orientation of Nursing students, facilitating their transition into the Nursing program Participate in college committees as required/needed Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor Master's Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution Current Illinois R.N. License CPR Instructor certification by the American Heart Association Nursing work experience in a hospital setting within the past five years