Temporary - Simulation and Lab Associate

Job DescriptionEssential Functions  Simulation Operations & Maintenance Set up simulation rooms according to established templates and checklists. Create and distribute Zoom links when needed for virtual components. Participate in simulations as a voice actor or standardized participant (SP). Record observations of student performance and provide feedback to facilitating faculty. Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, trouble shooting, and repair of equipment (e.g., IV pumps, simulated defibrillators, mannequins). Receive deliveries, stock supplies, maintain inventory, and prepare course-specific materials and supply bins. Assist in the Skills Lab as needed, guiding students in practicing nursing skills and patient care within the scope of a registered nurse following evidence-based practice; hosting skill review workshops and remediations.  Working Relationships Regular interaction with faculty, staff, and students. Collaboration with Simulation Coordinator, Simulation Technician, and Lab Manager. Assist in onboarding new staff and in orienting new faculty to lab equipment, supplies, and procedures.  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to provide safe, competent patient care for acutely ill medical-surgical patients using current standards of practice. Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and techniques of nursing work, tools, equipment and materials used in the trade, and hazard/safety precautions; of electronic medical records and current medication delivery methods. Experience performing medical surgical skills including but not limited to injection administration, intravenous infusion, foley insertion, wound care, central line dressing change, and trach care and suctioning.  Ability to use a wide variety of medical equipment including but not limited to IV, tube feed, and PCA pumps and associated supplies, hospital beds, defibrillators and AED devices. Strong problem-solving skills.  Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite.  Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license: Maryland or a compact state. Three years of nursing experience in acute care settings.  Physical Demands Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a computer, copier, scanner.  Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when movin...