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Title: Nursing Clinical Skills & Simulation Learning Instructor - 997245

Position Number: 997245

Unit/Department: Nursing

FTE: Full-time

Department Summary:

Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is proud to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Our graduates enjoy success and leadership in professional fields that offer enormous opportunities and have a tremendous impact on people’s lives.

CPHS offers a range of undergraduate and professional degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with majors in Clinical & Medical Sciences, Public Health, and Health Care Administration; Master’s in Athletic Training (MAT); Master’s in Health Informatics and Analytics (MHIA); Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP); Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD). The College is starting an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Fall 2024.

Learn more about the College at: https://www.drake.edu/cphs/ .

Job Summary:

CPHS is excited to launch a search for a full-time, Clinical Skills & Simulation Laboratory Instructor in the Accelerated BSN program. This position represents an excellent opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our innovative healthcare degree programs. The Instructor will manage the planning, implementation, and evaluation of experiences within the various clinical skills and simulation learning labs. They will also adapt an interdisciplinary approach to all functions of the college.

To thrive in this role the individual will have strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship. Advanced technical and computer skills, especially in Excel and survey creation software are also important.

The successful candidate will have organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through on assignments to completion. They will also have the initiative and ability to work independently while thriving in a setting requiring collaboration and teamwork for maximal efficiency and effectiveness. Maintenance of confidential information is also required.

What You'll Need:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), along with demonstrated education, or knowledge and experience, related to the education of nursing students. Experience in a simulation laboratory or clinical setting; simulation certification including CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) or CHSOS (Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist), or interest in obtaining credentials; instructor certification in BLS are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship.

· Strong technical and computer skills, especially in Excel and survey creation software.

· Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through assignments to completion.

· Initiative and ability to work independently while thriving in a setting requiring collaboration and teamwork for maximal efficiency and effectiveness.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Licensure to practice nursing in the State of Iowa (or the ability to obtain)

2 years' experience in nursing. Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree in nursing or related field

· Experience in a simulation laboratory or clinical setting.

· Simulation certification, CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) or CHSOS (Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist), or interest in obtaining credentials.

· Instructor certification in BLS.

Don’t check every box? Please apply anyway! If you don’t check every single item listed above but still feel like you could be successful in this role and would be excited to learn more about it, we encourage you to apply.

Core Job Duties:

Daily operations (35%) - Manage the daily operations of clinical skills and simulation learning experiences. Ensure adequate provisions of supplies to meet clinical skills and simulation learning needs. Assure that the equipment is maintained and cleaned. Assist with tracking and ordering lab supplies. This includes setting up and taking down manikins, technical support, trouble-shooting problems, instructing on proper use, and facilitation vendor repairs when necessary. - (Essential)

Teaching and Faculty Support (30%) - Lead teaching of simulation and clinical skills using an evidence-based approach that promotes an optimal learning environment. This includes operation of simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers. Coordinate with faculty during planning and running of simulation events, applications, prop placement, and moulage/staging the environment to create realistic healthcare settings. Assist with the creation of simulated or standardized patient scenarios. - (Essential)

Experiential Support (30%) - Provide support for experiential office as needed; assist with the clinical placement and onboarding of nursing students. Provide clinical support and guidance to students during clinical rotations, as needed.- (Essential)

Professional Growth (5%) - Effectively sustain adequate job knowledge, professional growth, and problem-solving abilities, including current evidence in the field of health sciences simulation and clinical practice. - (Essential)

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this position is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2024) (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/) .

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/) .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are asked to complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter and provide contact information for three references. Successful candidates must complete the background and reference check process.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of work authorization.

Have Questions?

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu .

Review of Applications Begins:

For full consideration, please apply by June 30, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.