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Form of workPay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)
Department/Organization: 223101 - Dean's Office-Nursing
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Department Summary: Assists the Director in the provision of simulation-based learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and community partners. Collaborates with the Director to support the daily operation of all mannequins, audiovisual systems, computers, and high-, medium-, and low-fidelity simulation equipment. Maintains laboratory equipment in good working order. Ensures that daily setup and breakdown are done appropriately and efficiently. Interacts with technical support of equipment for troubleshooting and repair of all equipment. Maintains supply rooms and communicates equipment and supply needs to Director. Completes daily documentation related to simulation activities. Facilitates tours for recruiting faculty, prospective students, donors, high school students, and other visitors. Enforces policies and procedures for lab operations and simulation activities. Assists with the coordination of orientation, training, and ongoing support of simulation faculty. Collaborates with clinical faculty during skills labs and make appropriate adjustments based on needs of the faculty. Researches and recommends simulation assets, technology, and supplies. Leads faculty, staff, and student employees in the implementation and execution of clinical lab processes and procedures. Assists with the implementation of new technology, procedures, and processes.
The Capstone College of Nursing (CCN), through its scholarship mission, works to promote the health and well-being of the people of the state of Alabama, the nation, and the world. The CCN Simulation Center provides students with the opportunity to develop clinical judgement through high- and low-fidelity patient simulators, task trainers, and other teaching and healthcare technology.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree; OR high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of hospital, patient care, or healthcare education experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work with commonly used medical equipment. Ability to work with deadlines and flexibly alter workflows when necessary.
Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions/judgement. Attention to details and ability to plan, organize, and complete work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritizes work. Proficient computer literacy skills and willingness to work with and learn advanced technology skills related to equipment used in simulation
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially with faculty, students, staff, and administrators, and community partners. Ability to express technical information clearly to non-technical persons, including developing and using standard operating checklists. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong people and communication skills to promote / foster collegiality
Strong projects management skills. Exacting standards of quality and attention to detail
Self-motivated and flexible. Ability to manage and lead others in the successful completion of projects. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Working knowledge of MS Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet browsers, and other basic desktop software applications. Ability to lift 50lbs with assistance. Ability to work and use a computer for extended periods, continuously throughout the day.
Preferred Qualifications: Extensive experience with the use of devices and technology utilized in a hospital, patient care, or healthcare education setting.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
