Simulation Nurse Educator (Cizik School of Nursing)

5 years experience as full-time clinical registered nurse, with 1 of those 5 years in a similar educational role required 1 year experience in the operation of simulation equipment, simulators, and task trainers preferred 1 year experience as healthcare simulation educator or simulation technician preferred. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

We are looking for a collaborative and innovative Simulation Nurse Educator to support high-quality simulation-based learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. In this role, you will partner with nursing faculty to plan, implement, and evaluate simulation and skills laboratory activities, coordinate daily simulation operations, and ensure laboratory readiness. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, accreditation efforts, faculty development, and the continued growth of the simulation program. Working closely with simulation staff, faculty, and students, you will help prepare future nurses through engaging, evidence-based educational experiences. Experience in nursing education, healthcare simulation, curriculum development, or educational technology is preferred, but candidates with a passion for simulation education and professional development are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary:

Responsible for facilitating the operations of the Simulation & Clinical Performance Laboratory (SCPL). Assists and participates in the planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating simulation-based learning to support mission-driven goals, strategies, and initiatives.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Simulation and nursing school faculty to develop and facilitate all simulation activities of the SCPL in the graduate and undergraduate degree programs.
• Coordinates the set-up and breakdown of simulation activities according to simulation modality.
• Ensures adherence of simulation activities to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes, safety measures, and the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practices (HSSOBP).
• Creates and maintains a weekly schedule that ensures adequate coverage for all simulation activities throughout the academic year in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Simulation.
• Provides technical support for simulators, online learning and audio-visual as needed.
• Assists in the organization and stocking of inventory needs for the simulation laboratory.
• Provides recommendations for purchases with anticipation of future changes/needs of the faculty, students, and university keeping abreast of new methodologies of learning in simulation.
• Facilitates simulation educational activities when necessary.
• Provides training for all users of the SCPL including faculty, students, internal and external learners.
• Provides orientation to new simulation lab staff and direct their training in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Simulation.
• Assists in collecting and analyzing the simulation program data on faculty/learner evaluation and satisfaction.
• Attends professional development activities and conferences in simulation and education.
• Be an active member of the Simulation Committee and participate in its efforts for accreditation.
• Participates in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the university.
• Networks with other lab/simulation coordinators or educators at local/state/national/international level to develop and utilize best practices.
• Communicates effectively with all educators, administrative staff and technical support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Knowledge in the operation of simulation equipment, simulators, and task trainers
• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) by Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) or commitment to obtain certification within 24 months of hire date required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-Instructor) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited nursing school required
Master's Degree in Nursing preferred

Minimum Experience:

5 years experience as full-time clinical registered nurse, with 1 of those 5 years in a similar educational role required 1 year experience in the operation of simulation equipment, simulators, and task trainers preferred 1 year experience as healthcare simulation educator or simulation technician preferred

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.