Job Description
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Grade: To be determined.
Reports to
Dean, School of Nursing
Job Description
Summary/objective
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) offers students a Bachelor in Science in Nursing (B.S.N) degree program to prepare a generalist in nursing with leadership skills, basic research abilities, and a holistic health approach to professional nursing with a focus on the community. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is the foundation for professional nursing practice.
The Assistant Professor / Simulation Lab Coordinator / Clinical Placement Coordinator is a multifaceted faculty position that includes teaching undergraduate nursing students, overseeing the operation of the simulation and high-fidelity labs, and coordinating clinical placement experiences for pre-licensure BSN students. This position supports the School of Nursing’s mission to deliver high-quality, experiential nursing education and foster academic and professional excellence.
The ideal candidate will have experience in simulation-based learning, possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a commitment to student-centered, evidence-based teaching.
The Lab Coordinator, ensures the effective and efficient operation of the lab, assesses and provides for meeting programmatic, and student needs, and oversees the operation of high, medium, and low fidelity technology to ensure safe and effective use of the simulation equipment. This individual is expected to maintain the day-to-day operations of the laboratory while providing strong customer service that is professional, accurate, and timely. The Nursing Skills Laboratory Simulation Coordinator reports to the Dean of Nursing.
*This position is funded 100% by the Title III-B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) federal grant. As such, the Nursing Skills Simulation Laboratory Coordinator assists the Dean of Nursing with implementing the objectives established in the Title III Program for this federally-funded activity.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
During the academic year, the Assistant Professor / Simulation Lab Coordinator / Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for:
Simulation Lab Coordination
- Assists program directors, faculty, and students in the lab setting with integration of simulation into the curriculum.
- Supervises and evaluates students’ progress in meeting designated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs) and course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) and reports progress to course faculty and program directors through end of term reports.
- Coordinates and schedules use of labs for all functions, including: regular classes, special class sections, open lab, advanced clinical skills, and clinical skills evaluation.
- Collaborates with the Dean of Nursing to establish, review, and research policies, standard practices, and procedures related to the skills and simulation lab with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
- Collaborates with course faculty in planning, designing, organizing, and delivering lab and simulation activities to meet the needs and schedule of the course.
- Collaborates with the nursing faculty to coordinate the complementary blending of lab practice, simulation, virtual simulation and the clinical experience.
- Researches, develops, updates, collaborates, and refines lab and clinical scenarios for the nursing programs based on student and faculty needs and reflective of current practice standards.
- Ensures safety and maintains OSHA standards within the simulation lab; to include appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and sharps
- Keeps current with safety standards and informs the Dean of Nursing of changes in standards.
- Monitors inventory and orders necessary supplies for the skills and simulation lab, including performing the annual inventory.
- Ensures maintenance of simulation manikins and other equipment in the skills and simulation lab; initiates repair and maintains appropriate warranties.
- Provides orientation to instructors regarding the policies, procedures and use of the simulation lab.
- Collaborates with the nursing faculty to coordinate the complementary blending of lab practice, simulation, virtual simulation and the clinical experience.
- Assists students and faculty in meeting course objectives through the utilization of the skills and simulation lab activities.
- Oversees utilization of the skills and simulation lab and equipment.
- Serves as a resource and support for Health Programs faculty in utilizing the simulation lab.
- Collaborates with Nursing faculty to provide student remediation in the lab setting.
- Utilizes and emphasizes instructional methods that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and clinical competency for real life application.
- Conducts tours for internal/external stakeholders.
- Provides and develops all training for clinical learning lab faculty regarding the administration of at the beginning of each term to include lab equipment, changes to curriculum, software, and/or supplies to be used.
- Orders, prepares, and organizes equipment and supplies to be utilized in the clinical learning lab.
Teaching Responsibilities (Assistant Professor)
- Prepares and delivers instruction in assigned nursing courses (e.g., classroom, lab, and clinical), setting high academic standards.
- Develops course materials and assessments aligned with course and program outcomes.
- Evaluates student performance using various formative and summative measures.
- Provides timely feedback and academic support to students to ensure their success.
- Participates in curriculum development and academic advising.
- Submits all required documentation including syllabi, grades, attendance records, and evaluations
- Serves on departmental or university committees as assigned.
During the summer, the Clinical Placement Coordinator is responsible for:
- Managing all aspects of the clinical placement process and ensures effective operation of clinical practicums by organizing, supervising, and evaluating clinical sites, preceptors & students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensuring effective operation of clinical practicums by organizing, supervising & evaluating clinical sites, preceptors & students.
- Monitoring student placements and clinical records.
- Maintaining and obtaining contracts, mandatory legal documentation (license verification, liability insurance, qualifications of preceptors and preceptor orientation etc.).
- Securing and coordinating clinical placement for all assigned programs for incoming and continuing students.
- Meet all clinical and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.
- Creates and manages assigned databases to ensure complete and accurate information. Compiles reports and communicates data to appropriate stakeholders. Databases may include:
- Tracking of clinical placements
- Contracts/Agreements
- Documentation
- Legal verification (for students, preceptors, and clinical sites)
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of college students that come from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
- Develop positive rapport with colleagues and other members of the campus community to develop a sense of teamwork.
- Simulation technology and experiential learning theory
- Curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation
- Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be self-directed and solve problems effectively and efficiently
- Strong organizational skills
- Positive and professional demeanor
Work environment
Office and classroom setting.
Physical demands
Ability to sit/stand/walk at will; Ability to climb stairs; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to use a keyboard; and Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
Travel required
0%.
Required education and experience
- Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD)
- Master of Science in Nursing is required if the doctoral degree is not in nursing.
- Licensed and unencumbered registered nurse in the state of Louisiana.
- Minimum of five (5) years clinical and/or teaching experience in Nursing.
- Computer and technology skills are required.
- Prior experience teaching in an undergraduate nursing program
Preferred education and experience
- Certification in healthcare simulation (e.g., CHSE)
- Experience working with high-fidelity manikins and simulation platforms
- Familiarity with clinical tracking software (e.g., Typhon, CastleBranch, EXXAT)
- Experience coordinating student clinical placement and managing preceptor relationships
Additional eligibility requirements
- Availability for occasional evening/weekend events for simulation sessions or clinical coordination meetings
- Availability for occasional evening/weekend events for simulation sessions or clinical coordination meetings
Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Summer work, Work at office, Afternoon shift,