Nursing Simulation Educator

Department

Compensation

Position Overview

The Simulation Educator is responsible for advancing nursing education by designing, implementing, and evaluating simulation-based learning experiences. This role emphasizes faculty development, curriculum integration, and operational excellence, ensuring students receive transformative, hands-on training that reflects current nursing standards. The educator collaborates closely with the Manager of Simulation and nursing faculty to foster a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence through evidence-based simulation practices.

Job Functions

Faculty Training & Development

• Design and lead training sessions for nursing faculty on simulation-based teaching methods.

• Develop and update standard operating procedures, policies, and skills checklists to ensure consistent program delivery.

• Provide ongoing coaching and support for faculty integrating simulation into their courses.

• Promote continuous learning and clinical excellence through simulation.

Simulation Design & Facilitation

• Collaborate with faculty and the Manager of Simulation to develop, implement, and evaluate simulation scenarios aligned with curriculum goals.

• Facilitate debriefing sessions using evidence-based techniques to enhance student learning and reflection.

• Oversee volunteers and standardized patients participating in simulation exercises.

Operational Support and Collaboration

• Work with simulation operations specialists and technicians to ensure proper setup, maintenance, and use of simulation equipment and manikins.

• Participate in scheduling, planning, and coordination of simulation activities across nursing units and educational programs.

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and simulation center policies.

Academic Integration & Faculty Collaboration

• Partner with faculty to align simulation activities with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.

• Collaborate with simulation educators to design, deliver, and evaluate innovative simulation-based learning experiences.

• Support faculty development by providing training and guidance on simulation best practices.

Program Development & Quality Assurance

• Support continuous improvement of simulation-based education through program assessment and student feedback.

• Ensure simulations reflect current nursing principles, procedures, and best practices.

• Guide simulation sessions to include pre-briefing, scenario facilitation, and debriefing using recognized best practices (e.g., INACSL standards).

• Assist in integrating innovative teaching strategies and technologies into the simulation program.

Marginal Functions

• Participate in professional development activities related to simulation and nursing education.

• Contribute to research and scholarship in simulation-based learning.

• Represent the simulation program at internal and external meetings or conferences as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee volunteers and standardized patients during simulation exercises, ensuring adherence to protocols and providing guidance as needed.

• May supervise simulation operations specialists or technicians in collaboration with the Manager of Simulation.

Required Qualifications

Department Qualifications

Required

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and at least 3 years direct care experience and/or teaching experience
• Current or eligible RN license in the state of Florida.
• Strong understanding of nursing principles, procedures, and clinical best practices.
• Ability to adapt to emerging simulation technologies.
• Flexibility to manage often-changing simulation event needs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience in simulation-based education or clinical teaching.
• Familiarity with debriefing techniques and evidence-based learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of simulation accreditation standards and emerging educational technologies.
• INACSL Certification (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning) or willing to obtain certification within 2 years.
• DNP or PhD in nursing

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

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