Coordinator of Clinical and Laboratory Experiences/Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Nu[...]

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - North Canton, OH 44720.

Position Type: Faculty (Full-Time).

Position Summary

Walsh University College of Health Sciences seeks an innovative Nurse Educator to be based in the successful and highly respected Gary & Linda Byers School of Nursing as Coordinator of Labs, Clinicals, and Simulation with a rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor. The candidate must have current practice and certification in simulation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides oversight direction and support of simulation, clinical learning, and laboratory experiences to ensure course learning outcomes (CLO’s) for all programs.
• Works in conjunction with clinical partners to secure clinical placement for undergraduate students.
• Oversees laboratories to ensure equipment is functioning and supplies are sufficient.
• Coordinates all simulation experiences within the College of Health Sciences.
• Assists faculty with simulation/equipment as needed.
• Leads the Simulation Committee in the School of Nursing.
• University committee service.
• Professional Development.
• Scholarship and scholarly research related to simulated research.
• Leads faculty development of simulation projects, identifies and leads revisions.
• Assists with evaluation of program data as requested.
• Uses simulation to provide high quality learning experiences to undergraduate and graduate nursing students and other schools in health sciences as requested.
• Organizes, facilitates and evaluates simulation events and programs.
• Participates and leads development of curriculum and facilitates simulation scenarios using Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSBP) and International Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a formal simulation faculty and facilitator mentoring process for simulation educators.
• Develops and leads community outreach activities.
• Develops and teaches practice labs for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Maintains lab fees and budget for simulation and labs.
• Develops and conducts evaluations related to effectiveness of simulation learning.
• Maintains data regarding student achievement of CSLO’s through simulation and clinical learning labs.
• Ensures Clinical Learning Lab and Simulation inventories are conducted and that resources are available and organized for each lab and simulation experience.
• Provides input to the Dean and Program Directors regarding long‑range planning and use of simulation in all programs.
• Recommends purchases to the Dean to support labs and simulation areas.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Demonstrates understanding of Walsh University Statement of Faith and commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Ethical Conduct in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
• Holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree; a doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) or current enrollment in a doctoral program preferred.
• Is eligible for or holds Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification within 6 months.
• Current simulation certification or in process.
• Active, unencumbered Ohio RN Licensure.
• Experience facilitating high‑quality simulation scenarios using Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSBP).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty; positive attitude required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Acemapp, Silk Road, CastleBranch, and Typhon preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including extensive use of a computer and keyboard.

Sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Gross and fine manipulation.

Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.

Hearing and speech to verbally express information or instructions.

Some walking, occasional lifting and carrying objects no more than 20 pounds.

Walsh University is an equal opportunity employer.