Skills Lab Instructor - School of Nursing (Education)
The Skills Lab Instructor plays a key role in the School of Nursing by being responsible for the operations of the Nursing Skills Labs and leads teaching for first semester students in the lab and classroom settings. The instructor will be expected to have a working knowledge of human patient simulation equipment and other technology as used in the lab environment.
Qualifications:
1. Minimum of bachelors degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing
2. Current active California RN license
3. Current CPR certificate
4. Clinical nursing experience
5. Ability to learn new tasks and work with technology (e.g., Microsoft products, ATI, etc.)
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills required
7. Demonstrate effective teaching skills
General Expectations:
1. Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
2. Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
3. Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
4. Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
5. Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
6. Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
7. Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
8. Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
9. Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
10. Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor
Essential Functions:
1. Instruct nursing students in the acquisition of nursing skills for incoming 1st semester students in collaboration with the Health Assessment/Skills course coordinator
2. Assist and be present for student final health assessment physical and skill proficiency exams
3. Reinforce student learning in the nursing skills lab environments
4. Hold regularly scheduled open skills lab hours with a minimum of 10-15 hours/week to assist 1st -5th semester students
5. Maintain and provide a laboratory environment conducive to student learning activities
6. Organize, manage, and store lab equipment and supplies for nursing skills labs A, B, and C
7. Maintain an ongoing inventory process for supplies in Labs A, B, and C
8. Organize and maintain the lab environments (A, B & C) to facilitate learning (e.g., ensure labs are clean and reset, mannequins clean, and equipment maintained)
9. Participate in program and department committees as assigned
10. Demonstrate effective communication skills to constituent groups including nursing faculty, adjunct faculty, students, vendors, and SU administration
11. Support faculty with instruction in the nursing skills labs as time permits
12. Maintain a working knowledge of mid-fidelity manikins to assist faculty as needed
13. Order needed disposable lab supplies at the beginning and end of every semester and as needed
14. Attend and participate in ceremonies for the university and School of Nursing (e.g., Commencement, Pinning Ceremony, etc.)
15. Other responsibilities as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Job Title:
Instructor
Typical Working Conditions:
(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)
Indoors in Clinical Skills Lab, Computer Lab, office
Equipment Used:
(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)
Computer, SIM Manikins
scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener
Essential Physical Tasks:
(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)
Standing and sitting
Standard workday requires various abilities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, flexing, lifting, twisting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, stretching, pushing and pulling to gather and stock supplies, operate equipment (computers, various types of medical devices, hospital beds, etc.), and perform required functions of patient care. Often must lift, carry or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally must assist patient position, transfer, or transport requiring lifting in excess of 40 pounds.
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to perform required functions of patient care; hand-wrist movement, hand-eye coordination, and simple firm grasping required for fine motor-skills and manipulation; fine and gross finger dexterity required.
Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:
Key (Based on typical week):
N=Never
R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)
F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
C=Constant (over 66% of time)
Activity
Frequency
Activity
Frequency
N
R
O
F
C
N
R
O
F
C
Lifting/Carrying
Twisting/Turning
Under 10 lbs
X
Reach over shoulder
X
11-20 lbs
X
Reach over head
X
21-50 lbs
X
Reach outward
X
51-100 lbs
X
Climb
X
Over 100 lbs
X
Crawl
X
Kneel
X
Pushing/Pulling
Squat
X
Under 10 lbs
X
Sit
X
11-20 lbs
X
Walk-Normal Surfaces
X
21-50 lbs
X
Walk-Uneven Surfaces
X
51-100 lbs
X
Walk-Slippery Surfaces
X
Over 100 lbs
X
Stand
X
Bend
X
Driving
Automatic Trans
X
Standard Trans
X
Other
Keyboard/Ten Key
X
Fingering (fine dexterity)
X
Handling (grasping, holding)
X
Repetitive Motion Hands
X
Repetitive Motion - Feet
X
Salary: $68,640-$71,007 annually
