Elc Nurse Educator Jobs

Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.

With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!

The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.

The purpose of this position is to supervise the day-to-day operation of the Carrollton Nursing Lab and Simulation suite which includes physical space, equipment, hardware, software, and the human element. This individual is a professional RN with responsibility for skills and simulation, lab planning and instruction.

Supervises day-to-day operations and maintenance of the skills and simulation suites, conducts skills and/or simulation activities, maintains and troubleshoots all types of patient simulators/task trainers, and associated audiovisual recording equipment, electronic health record documentation computers, and all other equipment used in ELC activities. Collaborates with course faculty in planning, designing, organizing, and delivering skill and/or simulation lab activities based on INACSL standards to meet course outcomes. Advocates for instructional methods that promote the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, clinical reasoning, and clinical competency for real life application.

Develops, prepares and programs professional nursing scenarios in simulation software, electronic health record documentation software and programming software. Develops, maintains, troubleshoots, and evaluates the technology and the environment for simulated clinical learning to enhance skill development and mastery and adopts emerging technologies to meet instructional goals and outcomes.

Coordinates and collaborates with course faculty in developing evidence-based peer-reviewed rubrics and other appropriate competency measurements and participates in assessing student performance in skills and/or simulation and providing remediation if needed. Develops and maintains a database to track skills and/or simulation scenarios including usage, set up requirements, costs, script, props, objectives and other items as assigned.

Assists in developing, writing and implementing, and updating policies and procedures related to skills and/or simulation based on the most recent evidence-based practice. Assist with setup, preparation, and clean-up for skills and/or simulation teaching/learning experiences. Assists with supervision of lab student assistants.

Educational Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Required Experience

Two years clinical experience required. Active RN licensure in Georgia.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Masters Degree in Nursing
Preferred Experience

Three years clinical experience. Experience with low to high fidelity patient simulators and task trainers. Able to maintain and troubleshoot software and audiovisual equipment.

Collaborate on decisions inside the institution including assisting with the purchase and maintenance of expensive lab equipment including high-fidelity patient simulators.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.