Nursing Simulation Educator

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts University. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.
Job Description
The University of Mount Saint Vincent, School of Nursing, is seeking applicants for teaching opportunities in the Simulation at our Riverdale and Long Island City locations. The simulation educator is responsible for working with faculty and students to ensure the highest quality simulation learning activities (high fidelity and low fidelity) are integrated and implemented across the undergraduate programs.
This is a 12-month administrative appointment – 12-hour shifts (flexible).
Responsibilities
This position requires the ability to interact with co-workers and students in a professional and helpful manner. The simulation educator will conduct simulation scenarios and evaluate nursing students in one or more of the following clinical areas:
Fundamentals
Pediatric
Family Child
Medical Surgical
The simulation educator will also be responsible for:
Collaborating with the Simulation Committee and Nursing faculty to develop simulation scenarios to promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making
Facilitating the adult learning process that creates safe and supportive learning environment
Coordinating with and supervising students to ensure that lab experiences meet course objectives
Providing individual oversight to students for practice and remediation on technical skills and competencies, as requested by faculty and students
Teaching in the high-fidelity simulation laboratories and conducting debriefing sessions after each simulation experience
Teaching clinical skills in the low fidelity laboratories (as needed)
Assisting with faculty development and training related to the use of simulation
Coordinating with the Director of Simulation and Assistant Dean of Clinical and Simulation Learning to oversee the use of the Simulation Center for regular classes, special simulation sections, open labs and advanced clinical skills sessions
Requirements
Master’s degree in Nursing
An unencumbered RN license in New York State
Strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills
Past experience with teaching students or in a similar role
Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems, and work independently
Ability to represent the College in a professional manner
Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion
Ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff and leadership
Ability to use Google Suite and Gmail
AA/EOE
The University of Mount Saint Vincent is committed to provide equal opportunity, employment, and advancement opportunities to all individuals. The College of Mount Saint Vincent does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.
Benefits
The allotted salary for this position is $90,000.
20 days of vacation time
12 days sick time
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Contribution in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program