School of Nursing Lab Coordinator - #T10128

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* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
* 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
* 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
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Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

This is a time-limited staff position being funded through a UNC System Office initiative. Continued employment is subject to funding availability. This role has an 11-months per year appointment period.

The School of Nursing Lab Coordinator coordinates and manages the skills lab and simulation center. This position collaborates with School of Nursing ( SON) faculty to plan and implement student learning experiences in lab and simulation settings. These experiences are an important aspect of the pre-licensure nursing curriculum and are essential to meet the program and student needs. The person in this position will have a primary presence on the Cullowhee, NC campus working with main focus on prelicensure nursing students and faculty.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of the School of Nursing, working closely with faculty, to coordinate the activities of the simulation and skills laboratory, oversee the operation of low, medium, and high fidelity technology, ensure safe and effective use of the simulation equipment, and maintain an inventory of supplies, equipment, and learning resources. The Lab Coordinator will have opportunities to work with faculty to provide students the opportunity to practice clinical and decision-making skills in a safe environment.

Generalized responsibilities include:
1. Create and maintains a respectful and professional working environment, incorporating active learning, reflective thinking, and a confidential debriefing process.

2. Maintain confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or College information as required.

3. Work collaboratively with faculty in scheduling the skills and simulation labs.

4. Prepare lab set up for lab and simulation learning activities and practice in coordination with the prelicensure faculty.

5. Orient students to the clinical lab environment as needed.

6. Support faculty and students in lab activities and simulation exercises using low, mid and high-fidelity human patient simulators.

7. Work with faculty to provide clinical lab and simulation debriefing and reflection.

8. Serve as a resource mentor for remediation of students identified by faculty.

9. Assist as needed to maintain records of student attendance and skill performance in the laboratory.

10. Collaborate with SON faculty to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, complies with college health and safety policies, practices, and programs.

11. Collaborate on ordering and maintaining inventory of all lab supplies and equipment.

12. Contribute to lab and simulation budget recommendations

13. Maintain lab and simulation equipment, to include upkeep and maintenance schedules.

14. Monitor and assures appropriate standards of lab cleanliness, provides for equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement.

15. Assist with contacting community agencies to schedule student clinical placements, as schedule allows.

16. Collaborates with the Director of the School of Nursing and faculty to accomplish the mission and goals of the School of Nursing.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act ( SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources ( OSHR).

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

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All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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