POSITION: Simulation Lab & Clinical Teaching Assistant (Non-Exempt) *1 Opening
HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Academic Technical II
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Dean/Founding Director of Nursing Education; Professor of Nursing
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EXEMPTION: N/A
LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas
TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible
HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT –Candidate mustprofess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in theUniversity’s Statement of Faith.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu
SUMMARY/SCOPE:
The SimulationLab & Clinical Teaching Assistant at Hardin-Simmons Schoolof Nursing plays a key role in delivering high-quality, experientiallearning opportunities for nursing students. This hybrid position is primarilyresponsible for supporting the simulation lab and its operations while alsoassisting the program faculty with the supervision of students during clinicallearning experiences. The role combines hands-on technical support, studentinstruction, and collaboration with faculty to enhance clinical reasoning andpractical skill development. Working under the supervision of a Master’s ordoctoral-prepared nursing faculty member,this position provides technical operations and support for the Simulation& Skills Lab, including preparing and maintaining equipment, staginglearning environments, assisting faculty during skills and simulation sessions,and ensuring lab safety, inventory, and smooth daily operations. The rolesupports high-quality, experiential learning opportunities for nursing.
This position isapproved by the Texas Board of Nursing under 3.7.5 EDUCATION GUIDELINEUtilizing Clinical Teaching Assistants and Skills Lab Instructors.
HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports faculty across the College of Health Professionalswith initiatives involving clinical simulation and effective teachingstrategies in a simulated patient care environment.
Oversees preparation of all simulated patient careenvironments and components such as equipment, supplies, computers, andmaterials needed to replicate virtual healthcare settings.
Collaborates with faculty to ensure the preparation of labsupplies and equipment based on faculty requests and course schedules.
Oversees operation and maintenance of computerizedsimulation equipment.
Oversees the scheduling of learning experiences in theclinical/simulation lab by ensuring open lab and structured lab utilizationtimes are available, communicated, and appropriately resourced.
Participates, as needed, inproviding solutions for problems in the HSU School of Nursing.
Responds appropriately to anannual evaluation conference with the Assistant Professor of Nursing/Director of Curriculum.
Engages in appropriate and requiredprofessional development activities that foster the achievement of programoutcomes and development of the HSU School of Nursing.
Participates in external andinternal recruitment activities for the HSU School of Nursing.
Follows the organizationalchain of command for reporting problems in the HSU School of Nursing.
Maintains accuraterecords/documents and submit timely reports.
Records/documents simulationactivities/labs including but not limited to syllabi, grades, and office hours.
Maintains familiarity with theaccreditation requirements of the Texas Board of Nursing (TXBON rule 215.7 (c),Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Society for Simulation inHealthcare (SSH), and the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Maintains all Society forSimulation in Healthcare (SSH) supportive documentation and participate in thesimulation lab accreditation process.
Participates in preparation forand in meetings of the accreditation agencies and TXBON visits.
Understands and upholds thepolicies in the universities’ Undergraduate/Graduate Catalogs, HSU School ofNursing Student, and Faculty Handbook(s).
Assists with in the budgetplanning process.
Makes recommendations regardingequipment, computer and simulation labs, technology, software, and supplies.
Collaborate withsimulation coordinator, faculty, and IT support to ensure smooth laboperations.
Lab assistants or labcoordinators are not considered nursing faculty and, therefore, they cannotteach students, nor can they evaluate students’ performance in the skills lab.However, the lab assistant or lab coordinator who is a nurse may follow a pre-setlab procedure, coach the students, and check-off students’ practice in the lab.Checking-off practice differs from evaluation, as evaluation is a morecomplicated activity and involves making a decision about a student’sperformance, skills acquisition, and mastery of content.
Serve as a resource tostudents during skills labs, open lab hours, and simulation experiences.
Assist with thecoordination and logistics of clinical placements when needed.
The SimulationLab & Clinical Teaching Assistant is responsible for preparing,staging, and resetting the simulation and skills lab rooms. This includesmanaging manikins, task trainers, supplies, and props to ensure a professionaland functional learning environment.
The position operates and troubleshoots simulation software, audiovisualsystems, and manikin controllers during lab sessions. The Simulation Lab & Clinical Teaching Assistant alsoperforms routine maintenance on equipment, coordinates repairs with vendors,and monitors inventory to maintain stock and reorder supplies as needed.
During simulation and skills sessions, the SimulationLab & Clinical Teaching Assistant supports faculty by managingroom flow, moulage, timing, and scenario cues. The role also assists withdebriefing logistics, such as managing video playback and securing recordingsin accordance with policy.
The Simulation Lab & Clinical Teaching Assistant ensuresthe safety and cleanliness of the lab, enforces equipment handling guidelines,and creates and maintains standard operating procedures, quick-start guides,and checklists for lab use.
This role tracks student attendance, lab usage, and equipment checkouts whilemaintaining accurate records for program needs. Coordination with IT andvendors is also required to ensure proper operation of software, hardware, andaudiovisual systems.
While the Simulation Lab & Clinical TeachingAssistant may coach students during practice sessions under thesupervision of faculty, the role does not independently teach or evaluatestudents.
The Simulation Lab & Clinical Teaching Assistant collaborateswith simulation coordinator, faculty, and IT staff to ensure smooth laboperations and alignment with program objectives.
Performs other duties asassigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisoryresponsibilities for this position, except for potential supervision of studentworkers.
COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Job Knowledge - Competentin required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply newskills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision;displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resourceseffectively.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally;expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening andcomprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriatecommunication methods.
Team Leadership - Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles andresponsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress towardgoals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
Impact & Influence - Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability toinfluence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; uses authorityappropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; managescompeting demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ableto deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documentssuch as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and proceduremanuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speakeffectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
MATHEMATICALSKILLS: Abilityto add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using wholenumbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, andpercent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Abilityto apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolvedwritten or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a fewconcrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, anindividual should have knowledge of all Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word,Outlook) and willingness and ability to learn to use university software andonline educational platforms is required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree fromfour-year college or university required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidatemust meet the minimum requirements for employment in the baccalaureate innursing program as required by the Texas Board of Nursing (TXBON) [rule215.7 (c)]; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Hold a current and unencumberedlicense or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
Certified Healthcare SimulationEducator – CHSE certification is strongly preferred at the time of hire.
Must exhibit a high level ofcommitment to the Christian faith consistent with the mission and heritage ofthe university.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current Registered Nurse (RN)license in the state of Texas (required).
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPRcertification (required).
Manufacturer trainingcertifications for simulation manikins, task trainers, or audiovisual systems(e.g., Laerdal, Gaumard) (preferred).
Information technology orAV-related certifications (preferred).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periodswhile in labs or performing office and computer operations.
While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Theemployee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, orfeel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally will be required to stand;stoop and/or kneel.
The job is sedentary in nature;however, the employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 – 25+ poundsand occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk during teaching and clinical site visits. Mustbe able to make frequent trips across campus to various buildings and offices.
Must be able to stand and walkduring teaching and clinical site visits.
Frequent standing and walkingare required for preparing simulation rooms, staging manikins, and monitoringlab activities.
Regular fine-motor work withcables, task trainers, and manikin components requires close vision, colorvision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasional stooping, kneeling,and climbing may be needed when moving manikins, setting up audiovisualequipment, or adjusting ceiling-mounted cameras.
Lifting and moving equipmentand supplies is a routine part of the job. Manikins and carts may weigh 25–50pounds and require safe lifting techniques or team assistance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a Non-Exempt/Hourly,Full-Time Staff Position at the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene,Texas.
A regular 40-hour work week isexpected and possibly more during peak periods of the academic year. Infrequentwork on evenings or Saturdays, when needed.
All hours worked beyond 40hours in a single work week will be compensated at time and a half, per FLSAguidelines.
Must have and maintain a validClass C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurableunder the university liability policy.
Must be able to drive tocomplete work assignments on and off campus, as needed at the various clinicalsites.
Additional travel may berequired on occasion for training or professional development.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.