FORT WAYNE NURSING (IN-FWNU-IUINA)

IU School of Nursing has an exciting opportunity for highly qualified staff who want to make a difference by working for an educational institution that is changing the face of healthcare in the State of Indiana. Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) was established in 1914 and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The IUSON is part of a thriving health sciences University and serves as part of the core campus including Indiana University Indianapolis, Indiana University Bloomington, and Indiana University Fort Wayne. Over 22,500 alumni across the globe are empowered to be leaders in clinical practice, research, education, and innovation, and our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Trust, and Dialogue form the foundation of the work that we do. These same core values drive our commitment to diversity, which includes promoting an educational environment that values, respects, and reflects a global view of diversity. The culture of the IUSON is collegial and professional.

Fort Wayne has been called “a literal playground for residents and visitors of all ages” by Livability. IU Fort Wayne offers stunning parks and trails, ambitious sports teams, arts, a one-of-a-kind botanical conservatory, and more. Located near downtown Fort Wayne, the Lafayette Street Family Health Clinic is managed by nurses, helps educate the next generation of nurses, and is focused on a variety of health needs for the community.

The Academic Lab Technician is responsible for enabling faculty and staff to utilize high fidelity simulation throughout undergraduate and graduate curriculums to ensure safe practitioners graduate from our programs. The Academic Lab Technician will coordinate and direct all simulation activities in the Resource Center for Innovation in Clinical Nursing Education (RCICNE) and is responsible for identifying and diagnosing complex technical issues during simulation events, and maintenance and calibration in between simulated activities.

General Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides support to faculty and students in educational resource facility (such as laboratory, learning/technology center, etc.) in support of educational and learning outcomes.
• Operates various instruments and/or machinery (some may be restricted from student use), assists students using permitted equipment, and provides instruction, training, and oversight for safe operation; often responsible for designing, fabricating, and/or machining necessary components for student and/or faculty projects.
• Collaborates and makes recommendations on the design of experiments and learning experiences that support faculty and student education and/or research project outcomes; sets up experiments and/or experiences (including equipment, etc.); prepares all materials, samples, equipment, and devices needed; assists students and/or faculty with safely and properly operating equipment, tools, etc.
• Provides effective demonstrations and experiments to showcase processes, equipment capabilities, and/or features; assists in developing instructional and training materials for proper and safe use of the facility, equipment, and/or tools.
• Implements a preventive maintenance program that will keep equipment ready for instructional and research project utilization; cleans, maintains, and properly stores all equipment and supplies; keeps area(s) cleaned and organized; analyzes new equipment as it comes to market for possible implementation and stays abreast of new processes used in industry to sustain state-of-the art learning and/or research experiences; ensures security of facility, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensures educational resource facility is functional and safe at all times; enforces safety standards and clean-up procedures; performs basic preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment; identifies potential problem areas and recommends courses of action.
• Develops and maintains a database of cost-effective sources for necessary materials and supplies; coordinates financial planning and assists in budget review and preparation; orders and procures materials, supplies, and equipment on a timely basis.
• Collaborates with and provides support to faculty to ensure educational resource facility creates desired student experiences and achieves educational objectives; schedules and supports academic, research, and outreach activities (such as facilitating tours, presentations, or demonstrations).
• May supervise, train, and manage student employees and/or less experienced staff; supervises and assists students with project-related experiments and/or experiences (such as senior designs, research projects, etc.).

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in a relevant field)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on computer technology, computer science, information systems, or health care related field (RN, EMT, respiratory therapist, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• If degree is in computer background, then health care experience is preferred
• If degree is in health care, then computer and technology background that demonstrates a high level of knowledge of a variety of computer and software applications is needed with simulation technology experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships

Preferred

• Proficiency using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Knowledge of basic navigation in web/internet based applications
• Ability to learn and master programming with simulator and logic based simulation scenario software
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, particularly related to complex computer, audio, and video hardware and software
• Knowledge of University Administrative System.
• Health care background and knowledge related to health care (e.g. medical terminology, anatomy, etc.)

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Must be willing to work outside normal business hours when needed is required.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Educational Resources

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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