Clinical Simulation Mentor (Grant Funded) - Nursing

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The primary responsibility of the Clinical Simulation Mentor is to support the professional role development and clinical education of students, primarily within the School of Nursing. This role focuses on facilitating student learning in the Skills Labs and Simulation Center. The Clinical Simulation Mentor plays a key role in developing students' psychomotor skills, applying standards of practice, and fostering critical thinking through the implementation of high-quality simulation-based learning experiences.

This position is grant-funded for up to five years, subject to the continued availability of grant funds. Continued grant support is not guaranteed.

Teaching/Instruction - 45%
Following a period of orientation and under the supervision of the STRC Director and Skills Lab Coordinators, the Clinical Simulation Mentor will be responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:

-Evaluate nursing students during skills practice sessions, skills check-offs, and/or remediation, particularly when clinical expertise is required.

-Advise and coach students one-on-one and in group settings

-Assist in the preparation of medications by students

-Assist and validate student's patient assessment techniques and information

-Assist and observe common nursing procedures and interventions

-Assist and validate students recording and reporting

-Assist students in documentation practices.

Faculty/Student Support - 40%
Collaborate with faculty on simulation design and implementation to ensure alignment with Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.

Maintain inventory of simulation supplies and equipment in accordance with accreditation standards.

Participate in the orientation of faculty, staff, and students prior to simulation activities.

Maintain accurate records of lab and simulation center utilization.

Coordinate and manage student access and scheduling for after-hours lab use.

Supervise student mentors involved in simulation and skills lab activities.

Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials and maintain a clean, organized, and safe simulation environment.

Service to the institution and profession - 5%
All faculty and staff are expected to support the mission and strategic goals of the department, college, and university through active participation in service activities. These may include, but are not limited to:

-Serving on Simulation and STRC committees.

-Providing continuing education, instruction, or program development related to simulation for the department, school, college, or university.

-Participating in professional organizations through committee work.

Research and Professional Development - 5%
The individual in this position is expected to actively participate in ongoing simulation-related research and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession, particularly in the areas of simulation and nursing education.

Expectations may include, but are not limited to:

-Participation in professional development and continuing education activities necessary to maintain current knowledge of simulation best practices and accreditation standards.

-Collaboration with the STRC team and faculty on research initiatives, including the development and submission of scholarly articles.

-Providing guidance and support for educational research projects involving simulation.

-Active membership and engagement in professional organizations related to simulation, nursing, and nursing education.

-Engagement in additional activities that support research and professional growth as appropriate.

Other - 5%
Collaborative presentation at professional meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org)

Required Experience
Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse with the ability to obtain licensure in the state of Georgia upon appointment.

Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
A Master's of Science in Nursing with an Education/Simulation concentration or current enrollment.

Preferred Experience
Six months or more of experience in Simulation or skills performance evaluation.

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certified or certification eligible.

Experience with organization and preparation of simulation materials.

This position is a pay grade 8. The available salary range is $47,476 to $60,000. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References

ABILITIES
Ability to facilitate student learning that builds psychomotor skills, applies standards of practice, and fosters critical thinking.

Ability to assess student performance objectively and give constructive, actionable feedback.

Ability to collaborate with faculty on the design and implementation of simulation experiences.

Ability to work collegially and effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

Ability to work under the supervision of the STRC Director and Skills Lab Coordinators, and to function independently after orientation.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a lab and simulation environment.

Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment in line with accreditation standards.

Ability to contribute to research projects, committee work, and professional organizations.

Ability to hold and maintain an unencumbered RN license and obtain Georgia licensure upon appointment.

Ability to successfully complete the required background check.

Ability to understand and utilize advanced technical SIM Center equipment and communicate that knowledge to others as appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE
Principles of teaching and learning as they apply to simulation-based education.

Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice and simulation accreditation standards (Society for Simulation in Healthcare).

Nursing standards of practice, including common nursing procedures, interventions, and patient assessment techniques.

Safe medication preparation and administration practices.

Clinical documentation, recording, and reporting practices.

Safe handling of hazardous materials and maintenance of a safe simulation and skills lab environment.

Simulation and skills lab equipment, including advanced technical simulation center equipment.

Inventory management practices for simulation supplies and equipment.

SACSCOC accreditation requirements and Georgia Board of Nursing licensure requirements.

Current trends and research in simulation and nursing education.

SKILLS
Clinical skills evaluation, including skills practice sessions, check-offs, and remediation.

One-on-one and group coaching and advising of students.

Verbal and written communication, including orienting faculty, staff, and students to simulation activities.

Operating, troubleshooting, and explaining simulation equipment and technology to others.

Organizing and preparing simulation materials and scenarios.

Maintaining accurate records of inventory and of lab and simulation center utilization.

Scheduling and managing student access to the labs, including after-hours use.

Supervising and guiding student mentors.

Preparing and delivering presentations at professional meetings.

Scholarly writing and research support.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification