Simulation Program Director for Nursing and Health Sciences

 Job Classification Description

Simulation Program Director for Nursing and Health Sciences                                      Grade16

VSC UP SUP Bargaining Unit; Full-time; Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences is excited to welcome candidates who have an interest and experience in simulation education to apply for the SNHS Simulation Program Director. This exciting opportunity is for the individual who is committed to high quality simulation delivery, is creative, and self-directed. You will work with a team of faculty and staff that is eager to elevate the role that simulation has across our programs of nursing, health professions, and health science. Interdisciplinary simulation opportunities are a priority. Apply today to bring your creativity and clinical expertise to Vermont State University.

Management of the simulation program for the nursing and health sciences programs at Vermont State University. The simulation program is provided at multiple sites throughout the state of Vermont. Management of the program include such activities as promoting the use of simulation in providing the VTSU curricula, supporting simulation delivery based on evidence based practice at multiple sites throughout Vermont, creating partnerships within VTSU and with outside agencies for the use of simulation, and overseeing the simulation program budget. Travel throughout the State of Vermont is required

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage a sustainable Simulation Program at VTSU, which includes the use of high-fidelity simulation, standardized patient simulation, virtual reality, and education experiences in the clinical immersion space.
• Develop a Policy and Procedure Manual relevant to Simulation education that meets accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate support related to delivery of simulation, including but not limited to arranging for maintenance and repairs of equipment, working with faculty to develop appropriate simulation learning activities to ensure learning outcomes, and implementing faculty and staff training in the use of the simulation pedagogy.

• Orients new faculty to the safe and effective use of the simulation equipment

• Develops, evaluates, and refines scenarios for high-fidelity simulation experiences according to best practice

• Monitors and schedules use, signing out, and movement of simulation lab equipment

• Obtain data related to simulation use and outcomes for use in decision making about the VTSU simulation program

• Work with the Simulation Associate to troubleshoot basic issues related to the technology of the simulators.

• Collaborate with Simulation Associates to maintain a State wide simulation inventory to inform recommendations for budget expenditures

• Participate in product training and maintains the technical expertise required to effectively manage the functionality of multiple simulation venues.

• Create partnerships within and outside of the university to promote the use of simulation

• Promote the use of simulation through tours; consultation; and attendance at local, regional and national simulation related events.

• Work with other university departments to develop opportunities for interprofessional simulation education.

•Work with university personnel to seek, develop, and manage grant funding opportunities

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direction is received from the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Direct supervision of simulation associates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, graduate degree in nursing or health-related discipline preferred.

A minimum of 2 years of simulation experience using high fidelity simulation.

•A willingness to learn other simulation formats

•National certification related to simulation or willingness to attend a certification course within 1year of hire.

•Able to use instructional technology

•Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral)

• Management skills including budget management.

•Flexibility in work schedule required, as this position requires travel.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning.  Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community.  VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.  VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.   

NOTE: This job could be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

Benefits Package: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Long Term Disability 
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave    

 *Certain Conditions Apply