Health Care Simulation Assistant I

Job Summary:

The Clinical Education & Placement Team handles all processes related to experiential learning with the CU College of Nursing, including the Clinical Education Center (CEC). The CEC is an innovative clinical learning environment to prepare students for safe patient care in today’s complex healthcare systems. The Clinical Education & Placement Faculty provides CU Nursing students with the most up-to-date, clinically relevant best practices in various specialty areas.  The CEC promotes a safe environment for student nurses to learn the foundational skills needed to care for patients, but they also learn professionalism and the role of a nurse. The Clinical Education Center is available across the CON curriculum and on the Anschutz Medical Campus as a clinical resource across professions.

The Health Care Simulation Assistant (HCSA) I position supports simulation for CU Nursing, Undergraduate, and Graduate simulation programs at the Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora) and the Legacy (Lone Tree) locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides support to faculty and Teaching Assistants for required supplies, equipment, and basic instruction on use.
• Receives simulation department deliveries.
• Regular stocking of supplies in the simulation suite. 
• Organize and receive supplies for the simulation department. 
• Maintain and keep track of the inventory of supplies to ensure adequacy and availability for simulation.
• Maintains equipment and ensures task trainers are in good working condition.
• Provides support to the teaching team with required supplies and equipment.
• Ensures:
  • Space is organized, clean, and well maintained at all times – control room and clinical space.
  • Supplies are put away after use.
  • Areas are cleaned.
  • Space is clear of clutter.
  • Items are neatly put away and properly labeled.
  • Linens are changed/maintained as necessary.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora and Lone Tree, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals – the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children’s Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen.  Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together. 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
  • Substitution: Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to lift 50-70 lbs frequently.
• Must be willing and able to walk and remain on feet frequently.
• Must be willing and able to work at multiple locations, including Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora) and the Legacy location (Lone Tree).
• Must be willing and able to work various scheduled times to accommodate academic scheduling needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a wide variety of technology and software, such as Zoom, Microsoft Office, or similar.
• One year of experience in a customer service role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop collaboration with inter-professional colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Shay Edmonds, [email protected]

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until May 24, 2024.

To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:

• A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

• Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number. 
• Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.
• Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following: 

• Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting. 
• Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials.  Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis. 
• Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting. 
• Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral responses
• Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or in-person

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as $3,418 to $3,828 per month ($41,016 to $45,936 per year).

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .