Nursing Simulation Educator - University of Mount Saint Vincent

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 The Bronx 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

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