Simulation Nurse Specialist, College of Nursing

The Simulation Nurse Specialist is responsible for promoting a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices, leading-edge technology, and the testing of new approaches. The Simulation Nurse Specialist will collaborate with the UA College of Nursing Simulation Team and under the direction of the Simulation Director or Site Coordinator and work with faculty to guide student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities. The Simulation Nurse Specialist will have an important role on the simulation team, working closely with the Simulation Nurse faculty, faculty from a variety of nursing programs, and staff and students to implement and help run simulation events. Simulation Nurse Specialists are primary points of contact between faculty, staff, and learners, and are responsible for assuring simulation scenarios are conducted with excellence and in a manner that is similar to actual clinical practice.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Simulation-Based Education and Student Proficiency Improvement

• Works collaboratively with the Simulation Nurse faculty, program faculty, and external departments to translate clinical curricula into simulation scenarios.
• Assists in the design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement of a wide variety of simulation activities.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff during planning, trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities.
• Demonstrates application of simulation-based education best practices.
• Provides technical instruction assistance to students practicing clinical skills.
• Participates in guiding students in need of improvement with clinical skills.
• Participates in orientation and mentorship of new faculty and staff.
• Collaborates in the development and refinement of Simulation Team processes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares, maintains, and uses forms, records, and reports using a variety of evidence-supported resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Simulation Operations, Technology, and Event Management

• Prepares simulation-based education environments with careful attention to details.
• Participates in high-fidelity simulations as a standardized participant, guiding faculty and learners in the simulation room, and/or behind the glass as a Simulation Operator, including participation in briefing and debriefing sessions.
• Performs manikin software programming and implementation of simulation scenarios.
• Operates simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications.
• Utilizes software, applications, and databases as directed.
• Maintains awareness and careful use of simulation-based education activities calendar(s).
• Participates in developing the calendar, schedules, plans, implementation, tracking, and billing documents for assigned simulations.
• Demonstrates and shares subject matter expertise, leads tours in the Simulation Center, demonstrates equipment and procedures, teaches students, guests, and new staff members about simulation, and guides in the use of various equipment for simulated procedures.

Resource and Inventory Management

• Participates in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and general cleanliness.
• Restocks, organizes, and maintains supply areas and carts.
• Provides ongoing guidance and management of student laboratory kits.
• Assists in maintaining an organized ongoing supply inventory, placing orders, and stocking supplies.
• Works with student workers as assigned.

Institutional Collaboration, Committee Work, and Stakeholder Communication

• Communicates and presents information to teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborates/communicates with faculty in a variety of nursing programs (BSN, BSN-IH, MEPN, DNP).
• Attends committee meetings as assigned regarding simulation and general College of Nursing activities.
• Participates in Simulation Team meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule due to evening simulation education-based activities.
• Effective and professional written and verbal communication.
• Motivation to create a collaborative academic environment.
• Proficient computer and healthcare-related technology skills.
• Ability to demonstrate self-direction, creativity, and logical problem-solving skills on a consistent basis.
• Able to take initiative and conceive new ideas that will streamline and make processes more effective.
• Able to work with others who may be in crisis with a calm and respectful demeanor.
• Effective task and time management abilities and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Receptive to mentoring, feedback and coaching.
• Possess and demonstrate integrity, judgment, positivity, and professionalism.
• Able to achieve effective collaboration and productivity as a team member.

Physical Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS).
• Experience with a variety of high-fidelity manikins and software.
• Simulation-based education experience.
• Interprofessional education experience.
• Integrative Health-related experience.