The University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Nursing

Director of Nursing Learning Resource & Simulation Center

The University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Nursing is seeking a collaborative and experienced nursing educator to manage and oversee all operations of the College of Nursing (CON) Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center (NLRSC). This is a full-time, non-tenure track (NTT) position. As the Director of the NLRSC, you will support faculty, staff, and students in the teaching and development of nursing skills, utilization of simulation, and use of instructional technology and media to enhance student learning in undergraduate and graduate academic programs. To be successful in this role, you will need effective interpersonal skills, strong leadership skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and within teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and oversee all operations of the College of Nursing (CON) Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center (NLRSC)

• Oversees the operations of all clinical skills and simulation laboratory facilities and resources to ensure safety, cleanliness, and organization, promoting safe and collegial practices
• Strategically plans, in collaboration and facilitates utilization, growth, and efficiency of clinical skills and simulation facilities in collaboration, with NLRSC designated faculty
• Problem solves to optimize operations and support ongoing quality improvement
• Creates an annual budget in collaboration with the CON financial officer including personnel costs, capital, durable, and consumable supply needs, technology equipment, and team member education
• Track and renew manikin warranties, preventative maintenance, and loaner programs
• Coordinate care and arranges maintenance of all lab equipment and supplies utilized in graduate, undergraduate, and continuing education programs in collaboration with the NLRSC designated faculty/facilitators\
• Manage daily operations of the NLRSC in collaboration with the NLRSC facilitators including

Coordinate care and arranges maintenance of all lab equipment and supplies utilized in graduate, undergraduate, and continuing education programs in collaboration with the NLRSC designated faculty/facilitators\

a) organization, tracking, and ordering supplies

b) inventory maintenance

c) review and organization of lab space utilization requests and needs

• Administers inventory controls and supports purchasing (including quotes from vendors and suppliers), and facilitates maintaining the necessary stock of consumables
• Submit purchase requests for approval to facilitate orders with payments to vendors and suppliers
• Coordinate scheduling of NLRSC space, resources, and employees to support curricular use by faculty and students
• Manage recruitment, hiring, supervision, and performance evaluation of NLRSC student workers and graduate assistants
• Maintain records and monitor trends of injuries that occur within the NLRSC and submit them to the appropriate individuals
• Develop, implement, evaluate and maintain policies, procedures, protocols, and that support strategic decision-making and sustainable growth and align with current simulation standards best practices for skills instruction
• Assures that designated simulation scenarios and programs align with current simulation standards
• Update the NLRSC CON website and SharePoint sites to house NLRSC-specific content and forms in collaboration with ITS support
• Scheduling of tours in collaboration with the CON and UMSL campus for prospective students, new student orientations, preview days, and open house events
• Flex time as needed to cover simulation activities and tours

Collaborate with program directors, course faculty, and designated NLRSC faculty/facilitators in planning the delivery of student learning experiences and evaluation activities in the nursing skills, assessment and simulation labs

• Maintain knowledge and expertise of best educational practices and innovations concerning simulation and the development of nursing skills
• Provide leadership for the utilization and integration of clinical simulation in the undergraduate and graduate curricula
• Collaborate with program directors, course leaders, and faculty in the selection, development and utilization of instructional materials activities designed to support student learning (including clinical equivalent activities and open lab schedules)
• Develop and present training programs for faculty and staff on the use of NLRSC-specific processes and instructional technologies including simulation
• Participate in inter-professional learning activities that encourage and develop skills that support patient-centered, team-delivered, and interdisciplinary care

Support use of instructional technology and media in collaboration with NLRSC IT specialists to enhance student learning in undergraduate and graduate academic programs

• Manage nursing simulation, assessment and skills laboratories to support academic programs
• Maintain library of simulation and instructional technology and resources, educational and A-V resources, and various media to support academic programs
• Coordinate review of and make recommendations for acquisition educational equipment, resources, media, and technology for the NLRSC to support academic programs
• Coordinate training, support and maintenance of NLRSC skills lab, computer and A-V equipment, media, and other instructional technology, including simulation technologies
• Serves as a resource for support and maintenance of simulation technologies
• Provide faculty and staff support in the analysis and use of educational media, technology and equipment

Liaison activities

• Collaborate with IT support specialists to meet the educational needs of the students and faculty development
• Coordinate use of NLRSC space and equipment by groups internal and external to the CON
• Collaborate on preparation and review of lab renovation processes
• Provide tours and presentations for specific groups
• Assist with fundraising activities as requested

Other activities

• Represent the CON on/at university committees, activities, events, conferences, professional meetings and with external user groups
• Sustain awareness of trends in simulation through employer-provided/supported membership in attendance at conferences and other professional meetings, journal subscriptions, and networking
• Other activities as assigned: special projects, initiative, and related duties

Required:

• A graduate degree in nursing
• Possession of an unencumbered license as a professional nurse
• Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Missouri
• Evidence of successful classroom and/or clinical teaching experience including experience with instructional media and technology
• Two years of experience working in a baccalaureate nursing skills lab
• Two years of experience working in a nursing simulation lab
• Certification in simulation education

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in nursing or related field
• Experience supervising personnel

Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, statement relative to experience with and commitment to student engagement, and list of at least three contacts who can provide a letter of recommendation. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Elise Schaller, DNP, MHA, APRN, CPNP-PC, Associate Dean of Academic Programs at schallere@umsl.edu

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Review of applications will begin during the first week of June, 2024

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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