A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
1305 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights Join the University of Arizona College of Nursing and help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through innovative, hands-on simulation-based education in a collaborative academic environment. The College of Nursing Simulation Nurse is responsible for supporting a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices, leading edge technology and the testing of new approaches. The Simulation Nurse will collaborate with the U of A College of Nursing Simulation team and, under the direction of the Director and Site Coordinator, work with faculty to support student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here . Duties & Responsibilities Simulation and skills related: Prepare and maintain clinical laboratory and simulation environments with extreme attention to detail including props and moulage. Sets-up, reset and take-down simulation, deliberative practice, remediation, and testing environments. Support faculty and staff during planning, trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities. Assist students and faculty with use of technology (simulators, computers, and audio-visual equipment). Operate simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications. Perform manikin software programing and implement simulated scenarios. Demonstrate application of simulation-based education best practices. Contribute to development and refinement of simulation-based activities. Provide remediation support to students according to faculty specifications and communicate student's progress per CON policies.
Inventory and maintenance related:
Participate in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and general cleanliness. Assist in maintaining organized ongoing supply inventory, placing orders, and stocking supplies. Maintain inventory, par stock and related documents for consumable and durable laboratory resources. Maintain testing supplies separate from lab kits and open stock to ensure needed items are on-hand for testing. Restock, organize, and maintain supply areas and carts. Provide ongoing support and management of student laboratory kits.
Other:
Maintain awareness and careful use of simulation-based education activities calendar(s). Participate in CON simulation team meetings and assigned work groups. Support development and refinement of processes, policies, and procedures. Utilize software, applications, and databases as directed. Support orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff. Work with volunteer students as assigned. Assist with tours and events for a variety of groups and organizations. Minimum Qualifications A minimum of (3) years of relevant work experience is required. Bachelor's degree. RN licensure and graduation from an accredited nursing program required. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS). Experience with a variety of high-fidelity manikins and software. Simulation-based education experience. Interprofessional education experience. Integrative Health related experience. Tenure Information Part-Time Hourly (NTE)
FLSA:
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time Number of Hours Worked per
Week:
1
Job FTE:
0.025
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Faculty Benefits Eligible:
No Benefits Rate of Pay:
$40.00 - $50.00
Compensation Type:
hourly rate Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
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5 Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Janine Hinton | hintonje@arizona.edu
