Lab Instructor ABSN (St. Petersburg)

Lab Instructor ABSN (St. Petersburg) Posting Number S00509 Position Type Full Time Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:30am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs. Campus ABSN Campus, St. Petersburg FL Date Position Available 08/01/2024 Posted Salary FLSA Status Exempt Benefits Eligible Yes If yes, please select: All Benefits Position Summary Information Position Summary As a Lab Instructor, the primary responsibility is the implementation of the on-site laboratory and simulation experiences. Instructors are accountable to the SVP for Market Innovation & New Ventures. Location St. Petersburg, FL Application Deadline Full consideration by: Open Until Filled No Major Responsibilities Assists nursing students with laboratory skills during scheduled lab sessions and open lab times. The teaching expectation is 6 sections per each of the 3 terms. Provide clinical section coverage if not at full load. Effectively evaluates student practice based on course rubrics and guidelines. Works collaboratively with didactic course faculty to develop active learning experiences to meet the objectives for the assigned laboratory courses. Maintains current knowledge of the Nursing curriculum, policies, and requirements. Maintains clinical competence and knowledge in area of expertise. Prepares laboratory for lab instruction and maintains laboratory facilities following use. Collaborates with nursing didactic faculty and ABSN / DEMSN Program Director pertaining to laboratory needs. In collaboration with the Operations Coordinator manages and orders supplies for use according to number of students and faculty. Maintains ample and updated supplies and equipment in accordance with approved budget. In collaboration with the Operations Coordinator, repairs and cleans equipment to maintain good working order. Alerts SVP for Market Innovation & New Ventures of repair needs. In collaboration with the Operations Coordinator, maintains biohazard materials including bloodborne pathogens and sharps disposal in accordance with policy to ensure public safety. Maintains inventory. Organizes and labels supply cabinets. Identifies supply needs and ensures availability for students. Counsels students on priorities and other matters to provide direction, and directs students to didactic instructors, success coaches or other appropriate persons for information or intervention. Maintains confidentiality of student records and other information. Participates in clinical orientation immersions as assigned. Completes recommended training regarding simulation and nursing education/stays current with simulation recommendations. Proctors exams as scheduled. Attend scheduled meetings with course faculty, program meetings, workgroup meetings, etc. Participate and engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( DEI ) initiatives and programs, including but not limited to serving on DEI committees, serving as a diversity advocate or community liaison for a job search, advising a club, facilitating DEI -related training, and engagement in institutional cultural and celebratory events and programming. Driving Responsibilities Travel Supervises Education & Experience Qualifications Master's Degree in Science of Nursing or current enrollment in a Master's degree program with at least 3 years of experience in an acute care setting. Experience in nursing education preferred. Simulation experience preferred. Minimum Skills/Abilities An ability to develop, support and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and adjunct clinical faculty. Experience working in a simulation environment with high and low fidelity mannequins a plus. Ability to provide a supportive learning environment for students. Confidence with AV equipment, learning management platforms and student database systems. A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. The functions of the position usually involve sitting but may require some amount of time standing. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying and other movements may be required. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard, typewriter, calculator, etc. involve extensive wrist and hand movement. Position requires the ability to analyze information as a part of the decision making and problem-solving process. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk of injury to themselves or others, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above with or without a reasonable accommodation. Other duties as assigned. Applicant Documents Instructions All positions at Utica University support the University's mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role. In line with the University's Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position EEO/AA Statement Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium) Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper Ithaca Journal Personal Referral Utica University Website Albany Times Union Binghamton Press & Sun (Chronicle of Higher Ed website) Elmira Star Gazette Utica University Online Employment Website (Diverse Issues in Higher Education Historically Black Colleges and Universities Current Utica University Employee Referred by a Utica University Employee Referred by a non Utica University Employee Twitter LinkedIn-Job Posting LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper Albany Times Union-newspaper Facebook Job Fair Search Firm NCAA PRISM Network HBCU Connect DiverseJobs Other Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral? (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume / Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Optional Documents Letter of Reference #1 'Contributions to Diversity' Statement

Created: 2024-11-02