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Skills Lab Coordinator

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Lamar Institute of Technology
Location
Main Campus, TX
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Full Time
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Community College
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  • Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.
  • LIT's Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR
    668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts
    (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent
    calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student
    organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can
    stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles' Nest building at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-247-4838 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.
  • If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at hr@lit.edu or call 409-981-6824.
Job Summary

The Skills Lab Coordinator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the daily operations of the nursing skills laboratories and ensuring students have appropriate instructional resources, supplies, and supplemental laboratory instruction. This position is responsible for supporting simulation faculty with the development, setup, and implementation of simulation scenarios. The Skills Lab Coordinator works with the Director of Nursing and does not independently teach or evaluate students. This is a non-exempt level position.

Duties/Responsibilities

Support and abide by all rules, regulations, and guidelines of the nursing program, LIT, and serve as an appropriate role model for students and employees at all timesProvide excellent service on behalf of LIT and the nursing program by responding to all inquiries from students, faculty, staff, administration, and external partnersMaintains Texas RN licensure and required credentials. Maintains knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act rules and regulations.Treats students and faculty with dignity, respect, and provide timely responses to inquiry.Maintains safety principles in labs and simulation environments.Remains current regarding relevant clinical issues and teaching methods appropriate for nursing laboratory education. Coordinates setup of clinical skills practice laboratories for nursing program. Assists Nursing faculty with coordinating laboratory instruction and skills validations.Serves as a resource for nursing students utilizing the clinical skills laboratory during scheduled open practice, remediation, and independent skills development, providing guidance and support to promote safe practice and clinical competency. Provides individualized mentoring, academic coaching, tutoring, and skills remediation for students identified or referred by nursing faculty as needing additional support, in collaboration with nursing faculty, to strengthen clinical competencies, reinforce didactic concepts, and promote student success and progression.Collaborates with nursing simulation faculty and/or Nursing Simulation Coordinator in developing new simulated laboratory experiences. Assists simulation faculty and /or Simulation Coordinator with implementation of simulation scenarios. Mentors nursing students in professional development through appropriate role modeling and critical thinking. Assists students with computer software used in assigned laboratories. Maintains an inventory of laboratory equipment and software. Collaborates with nursing faculty to identify needed equipment, software, supportive services, and other laboratory resources and communicating those needs to appropriate faculty and the Director of Nursing. Coordinates the ordering and storage of laboratory supplies and equipment. Supports grant-funding requests by obtaining vendor quotes and collecting necessary information. Collaborates with faculty and the Director to develop and revise policies and procedures governing safe use of equipment and laboratory space. Assists with facilitating and overseeing maintenance of simulators and other laboratory equipment. Coordinates cleaning of skills and simulation laboratories and its equipment. Participates in Nursing Program Association meetings, professional development, recruitment activities, and committees necessary to further development and growth of simulation in the nursing programPerforms other assigned responsibilities as requested from the Program Director. Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Current license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of TexasBachelor’s degree in nursingMaintains current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in nursing, clinical skills, and simulation. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities required for organizing and facilitating implementation of simulations Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteEffective written and verbal professional communication skills?? Work within the mission, vision, goals, and philosophical framework of LIT and the nursing program?? Effective collaboration with the Nursing Program Association, Department of Healthcare & Sciences as well as the governing organization and associated committees? Teamwork skills? Student-oriented focus with attention to student success initiatives?? Maintain expertise and knowledge necessary to facilitate simulation content?

Preferred Qualifications:

Has experience working with Learning Management Systems (i.e. Blackboard)?Has experience working with hospital-type patient equipment? Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office, classroom or lab setting to access documents, equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer and other laboratory equipment; the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Ability to move patients and effectively manipulate required equipment.??


Work Environment:

The work environment consists of classroom, laboratory, office, and simulation settings. Skills lab and simulation experiences are scheduled to coincide with the usual work environment of nurses and may include day or evening hours.

  • Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.
  • This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record
    information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.

Organization

Mission Statement

Lamar Institute of Technology provides quality education and training that enable a diverse student population to achieve its career goals. Programs are enhanced by developing and maintaining partnerships with business, industry, and the community. Faculty are dedicated to teaching, advising, and scholarship. Both faculty and staff work to serve the Institute and the community.

History

Lamar Institute of Technology traces its roots back to March 8, 1923, when the South Park School District in Beaumont authorized its superintendent to proceed with plans to open a “junior college of the first class.” On Sept. 17, 1923, South Park Junior College opened with 125 students and a faculty of 14. Located on the third floor of the South Park High School building, the college shared the library and athletic facilities with the high school. In 1932, separate facilities were provided, and the name of the institution was changed to Lamar College, to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the “Father of Education” in Texas.

On June 8, 1942, as a result of a public campaign, a new campus was purchased, and classes were held for the first time on the present-day campus in Beaumont, After World War II, the college grew to 1,079, and a bill to make Lamar a state-supported senior college was introduced in the House of Representatives. The legislature approved the Lamar bill (House Bill 52) on June 4, 1949, creating Lamar State College of Technology effective Sept. 1, 1951. Lamar was the first junior college in Texas to become a four-year, state-supported college. Uniquely, Lamar retained much of its traditional community college mission, particularly in vocational programs, while continuing to grow with strong programs in engineering, sciences, business, and education.

In 1962, a graduate school was established, offering master’s degrees in several fields. The Doctorate in Engineering was established in 1971. In the same year, House Bill 590 became law, changing the institution’s status to university. Lamar State College of Technology, with an enrollment of 10,874, officially became Lamar University on Aug. 23, 1971.

Vocational subjects were among the first courses offered by Lamar and played an important role in the development of Lamar. A Division of Vocations was established in 1946 and became the Lamar School of Vocations in 1955. In 1970, the name was changed to the School of Technical Arts, and in 1972, it became the College of Technical Arts. During 1971, the college began awarding Associate of Applied Science degrees in certain two-year programs.

In 1969, an extension center was opened in Orange, and in 1975, the long-standing private two-year Port Arthur College became Lamar University at Port Arthur. The Lamar University System was established by the 68th Session of the Texas Legislature with the passage of SB 620, which took effect in August 1983. On September 1, 1995, the Lamar University System was abolished, and the components became members of The Texas State University System.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recommended in 1990 that all two-year programs at Lamar University-Beaumont be combined into Lamar University Institute of Technology. The programs in the former College of Technical Arts, Allied Health, Office Technology, and Restaurant/Institutional Food Management were placed in the new institute.

On September 1, 1995, the Institute of Technology was established as an educational center of Lamar University and a member of The Texas State University System. The Texas Legislature changed the name of the institution to Lamar Institute of Technology in 1999.

Location

Lamar Institute of Technology, a member of The Texas State University System, and a state-supported institution, is located in Beaumont, Texas, one of the world’s largest petrochemical centers. Beaumont is a progressive city in the Sunbelt, offering private and public schools, churches, museums, shopping districts, and a wide range of leisure-time activities to serve the metropolis of 114,000. A Jefferson County entertainment complex, a civic center, convention center, a performing arts theater, a downtown dining and entertainment district, and coliseum will draw professional entertainers and a wide variety of business, social, and professional groups to the city. Beaumont is convenient to major recreation facilities of Southeast Texas, including the Gulf of Mexico, large lakes and the Big Thicket National Preserve.

Accreditation

Lamar Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate level. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lamar Institute of Technology.

The Lamar Institute of Technology Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Respiratory Therapy Program and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs . The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology. The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management accredits the Health Information Technology program.

On December 4, 2000, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted separate accreditation to Lamar Institute of Technology.

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