Item 2.A-March 4, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s):
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Office of Medical Education (OME) and
College/Division: Health Sciences
Orvis School of Nursing (OSN)
Account #(s): 0000-000-0000 (new account generated by student fees)
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
X New position:
Proposed Range: 3
Proposed Title: Coordinator, Simulation Education (OME/NURS)
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Patsy Ruchala, Director, OSN / Gwen Shonkwiler Interim Associate Dean, Medical Educ
Date
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean
Cheryl Hug-English, Interim Dean, UNSOM
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code:
3H
CUPA Code: CM4502
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 255
Job Class Code: 67075
Range: 3
Effective Date: 3/1/2011
Approved Title:
COORDINATOR, SIMULATION EDUCATION (OME/NURS)
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Coordinator, Simulation Education (OME/NURS)
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the
division which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department.
(This section is used for advertisement of the position.)
The Schools of Medicine and Nursing are collaborating on the establishment of a simulation and
clinical skills facility to enhance the educational experiences of students in both programs.
Educational activities that take place in the simulation facility are critical components of the clinical
skills curriculum for students and residents in the healthcare disciplines The facility supports two
types of systems which are integrated: 1) specialized patient simulation equipment which emulates
human body functionality; 2) system(s) which develop, practice, and test clinical patient care skills.
The Coordinator of Simulation Education serves as the overall administrator of the collaborative
simulation facilities for the Division of Health Sciences (DHS). The individual in this position works
with faculty from the School of Medicine (UNSOM) and the Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) to ensure
organized schedules, working equipment, and the technical support to meet the needs of both
healthcare education programs.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Administration of Human Patient Simulator and Clinical Assessment Systems
 Work with the administrative team (Associate Dean of Medical Education, the Director of
Medical Simulation, Director of Orvis School of Nursing and the Coordinator of Nursing
Simulation) to determine priorities and goals for the simulation education programs
 Provide oversight and assistance with the implementation of each unit’s educational needs as
it relates to simulation activities
 Work with the Administrative team to assist in comprehensive strategic and operational
planning efforts as it relates to simulation activities and the use of the simulation facilities
 Collaborate with faculty to support innovative research and facilitate the data collection
40% - Management of Human Patient Simulator and Clinical Assessment Systems
 Oversee optimal utilization of the simulation facilities in the Pennington Health Sciences
Education building, including supervisory responsibility for the Simulation Technician position,
as well as scheduling and coordination of all simulation activities
 Prepare annual budget for simulator activities and mid-year review
 Develop policies and procedures manual for simulation education activities
 Provide training, as needed, for UNSOM and OSN faculty and staff involved in simulation
activities
 Provide expertise and assistance on matters concerning the application and utilization of all
types of training patient simulators and clinical skills teaching and assessment systems
 Identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, implementation and integration of patient
simulation technology into existing healthcare curricula. Validate the technical aspects of
existing courses, scenarios, and initiatives to ensure effective application of patient simulation
and clinical teaching and assessment technology to educational programs
 Participate in the development and recommendations for short and long-range goals for the
simulation center to include a literature base on simulation and scenario digital library
 Facilitate planning of interprofessional activities with the Director of Medical and Coordinator of
Nursing Simulation Education
Position Description – Coordinator, Simulation Education (OME/NURS)
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10% - External Relations
 Facilitate tours and orientations of the simulation facilities as needed to promote programs
 Promote the interests of the Schools of Medicine and Nursing through participation in public
relations events, development of new markets for simulation use, community outreach
programming and participation on campus committees and community organizations
 Identify opportunities for use of the simulation facilities for training (e.g. local fire departments,
police, EMTs) as a means of providing financial support
 Identify funding opportunities and collaborate with administrators and faculty from both units
on grant submissions
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The person in this position is responsible for establishing the overall administration and day-to-day
operations of all simulation education activities that take place for the Schools of Medicine and
Nursing. The Coordinator’s actions and decisions made independently and collaboratively with the
Simulation Administration team, and impact the potential success of the institutional efforts to educate
healthcare providers who can work together in interprofessional teams.
Impact:
Outcomes and impacts are measured in the effective delivery of patient simulation and clinical
teaching and assessment workflows using the prescribed equipment. Decisions and judgments of
this position directly affect the educational process. Critical judgments and decisions in recruitment
and training of standardized patients and in the implementation of scenarios/cases will also impact the
educational outcomes of the learners.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Medical terminology and application of simulation technology in a healthcare venue preferred
 Web based scheduling software applications
 Competent with PC and Apple hardware, Windows software also MS Office, (Word, Outlook,
Power Point, Excel), and a variety of Digital media software
Skills:
 High level of organizational skills
 Strong interpersonal skills required to translate technical concepts to non-technical staff
 Focused customer service skills to work under pressure and stress and deliver services in a
timely manner are essential
 Leadership skills
 Supervisory and team management skills
 Organizational and time management skills
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Ability to:
 Think creatively and work both independently and collaboratively with educators and students
from medicine and nursing
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of organizational
personnel, faculty, staff and learners
 Facilitate discussions between parties with conflicting needs
 Read, write and communicate technical concepts to a wide diversity of learners and faculty
 Teach technology concepts to non-technical faculty and staff
 Maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues
 Work well under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Director of Medical Simulation
and Coordinator of Nursing
Simulation
Faculty of Schools of Medicine
and Nursing
UNR Information Technology
support personnel
Reason for Contact
To ensure educational needs are being met
External
Equipment and software vendors
Reason for Contact
To endure proper functioning of simulation equipment and related
software
To create partnerships/contracts to use the simulation facilities
As needed to promote activities
As needed to develop commitment to UNSOM and OSN
Community healthcare leaders
Media
Donors
To ensure educational needs are being met
To ensure facility resources are maintained
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years or a Master’s Degree and two years of experience in
an education/training environment and/or clinical/health environment
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None