Simulation and Clinical Skills Laboratory Operations Manager (Part-Time)

Job Type

Administrative

Salary Range

$50.90 - $56.56 per hour

Start Date

As soon as possible

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2027

Contact

Please submit an online application

Job Description

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Summary

The Simulation and Nursing Skills Lab Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Lab and Nursing Arts and Skills Lab. The manager supports nursing education by maintaining a safe, organized, and effective learning environment for students and faculty.

Responsibilities include coordinating lab schedules, preparing equipment and supplies for skills practice and simulation activities, setting up and breaking down simulation scenarios, maintaining simulation technology and clinical equipment, managing inventory, and collaborating with faculty to meet course and program needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operations of the Simulation Lab and Nursing Arts and Skills Lab, ensuring that both environments are organized, functional, safe, and prepared for student and faculty use.
• Prepare the skills lab for scheduled nursing courses and activities by setting up appropriate equipment, supplies, task trainers, manikins, and clinical stations.
• Set up and break down simulation scenarios according to faculty-developed objectives and scenario requirements, including preparation of manikins, equipment, supplies, simulated medications, documentation, and environmental cues.
• Operate and provide technical support for high-, medium-, and low-fidelity simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, and related simulation technology.
• Reset simulation and skills laboratory spaces between student groups to ensure consistency and readiness for subsequent learning activities.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to identify equipment, supply, and technology needs for skills instruction, competency validation, and simulation-based learning.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, monitor supply levels, order or request replacement supplies, and ensure appropriate storage and organization.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot simulation manikins, task trainers, clinical equipment, and other laboratory resources; coordinate repairs or vendor support when necessary.
• Maintain records related to equipment maintenance, inventory, and other operational activities as required.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are used in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, institutional policies, infection-prevention practices, and applicable safety standards.
• Assist faculty and students with the appropriate use of simulation and nursing skills equipment.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students in laboratory procedures, equipment, technology, and safety expectations.
• Support simulation activities by assisting with scenario programming, audiovisual recording, moulage, and other technical or operational needs as appropriate.
• Assist with planning for new equipment, technology, and laboratory improvements based on program needs and available resources.
• Maintain policies and procedures related to laboratory operations, scheduling, equipment use, safety, and maintenance.
• Promote efficient use of laboratory resources while supporting a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
• Collaborate with nursing administration, faculty, staff, information technology, facilities, and outside vendors to support laboratory operations.
• Perform other duties related to simulation and nursing laboratory operations as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Experience working in nursing education, healthcare simulation, clinical skills laboratories, or related healthcare environment desired.
• The candidate must be flexible as hours and days may vary.
• The candidate should demonstrate strong organizational and scheduling skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, familiarity with clinical equipment and supplies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, staff, and vendors.
• LIU is an equal opportunity employer.
• LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
• LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regards to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
• Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.