Simulation Coordinator, Nursing

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Job Title Simulation Coordinator, Nursing

Job Description

The Simulation Coordinator will organize and manage the College’s simulation and skills labs within the Healthcare programs of study. The coordinator assures the effective and efficient operation of the lab, assesses, and provides for meeting program and student needs, and oversees the operation of high- and medium-fidelity technology to ensure safe and effective use of simulation equipment. The Simulation Lab Coordinator performs duties in accordance with the mission, policies, procedures, and standards of the College and reports to the Director of Nursing and the Dean of Health Sciences and Public Services.

Essential Duties Summary Simulation Coordination & Oversight

• Develop and implement high-quality learning and assessment simulations.
• Provide instruction, facilitate simulation scenarios, and debrief in an inter-professional environment that serves all clinical disciplines.
• Helps to set up/take down, operate equipment/AV system in simulation lab/mobile simulation including equipment, supplies, moulage, etc. for any simulation activity.
• Maintain proficiency with all simulation equipment and operation manuals both on and off campus. Keep equipment secure. Maintains equipment, including routine cleaning and care, advanced maintenance (parts and repair), and coordinates with vendors to send equipment for repair/service as needed based on warranty.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Controls, programs and maintains patient simulator (voice and physiological parameters) during scenario-based training sessions.
• Collaborate with Clinical Coordinator on the simulation schedule.
• Develop lab schedule for faculty and students. Submit to students and faculty in a timely manner.
• Recruit and retain adjunct faculty to cover simulation and lab needs. Fill-in when needed.
• Collaborates with Health Sciences faculty to organize and restock skills and simulation labs.
• Supervise and oversee the daily operations of the simulation laboratory classrooms (manage equipment, control software updates, and schedule maintenance of equipment).
• Train simulation users in simulation activities, operation of patient simulators, audio-visual equipment, and their maintenance.
• Recommends purchasing equipment, maintaining supplies and materials required for simulation/lab.
• Attends vendor training sessions, conferences, etc. to stay updated on simulation best practices.
• Selects appropriate modality of simulation to meet learning objective and which is most appropriate to selected learners (manikin, task trainers, etc.)

Instructional & Student Support

• Maintain a 40-hour workweek that includes simulation preparation, instructional delivery, student support, laboratory operations, faculty collaboration, and program assessment. Responsibilities may include summer instruction, clinical coordination support, and other assigned nursing program activities.
• Instructional load may include online, high school, blended or traditional delivery methods.
• Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabi each semester.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from colleagues, divisions, the College and all academic program needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency of the College Learning Management System to deliver online instruction and enhance on campus and off campus instruction through all courses.
• Adhere to HIPAA and FERPA regulations: maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work a schedule that may sometimes include evenings and weekends.

Faculty Development & Collaboration

• Participate in professional development activities and college-required training.
• Record professional development as part of the annual review.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a collegial environment.

Program Assessment & Curriculum Development

• Maintain and update course curriculam to include simulation scenarios and training.
• Complete end-of-course assessments, formative (on-going) assessments and incorporate adjustments with teaching methods in order to meet learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to academic programs each semester according to established deadlines.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of simulations as educational and assessment tools.
• Work with departments to provide curricular and assessment guidance for educational activities related to simulation. This includes collaboration with simulation faculty to design, implement, facilitate, and debrief manikin-based, standardized patient, virtual simulation, and clinical anatomy programming.
• Assist in the development of new curricula that is supported by simulation activities.
• Assist with the College’s library collection development by selecting, evaluating, and weeding learning resources in each appropriate discipline as requested.

Recruitment, Outreach & Events

• Participate in career days, recruitment activities and guest lectures; assist students with career opportunities, nursing pinning ceremonies, commencement exercises, convocations, staff development meetings, student orientation, and other meetings and activities (i.e. SkillsUSA).
• Establish and cultivate effective relationships with community agencies, employers, and educational partners.
• Conduct tours as requested for internal and external customers.

Administrative & Miscellaneous

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory agency policies.
• Make all courses/simulations taught accessible to all students.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned and other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Allow and encourage participation in College-required surveys (e.g. CCSSE: Community College Student Survey of Engagement).

Salary Range Based on experience. Starting salary range $51,230 - $76,845.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited educational institution.
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
• Minimum of three years full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Minimum of one year of experience in nursing education, clinical instruction, or healthcare simulation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications and the ability to learn and operate healthcare simulation technology.
• Meets education requirements of the NC Board of Nursing 21 NCAC 36.0318 (required) within 3 years of employment.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and collegially with others.
• Skilled in the use of computers and commitment to use of technology.
• Experience with current version of MS Office or similar programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Provide exceptional customer service with people internal and external to the institution.
• Ability to work independently in a wide variety of professional activities.
• Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

-Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action -Collaborating and facilitating -Creating and innovating -Anticipating and responding to change -Providing vision and leadership

• Flexible and adapts to change.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple departments and activities of others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), preferably with a concentration in Nursing Education from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three or more years of experience teaching in nursing education, preferably at a community college or postsecondary institution.
• Experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating healthcare simulation scenarios, including student debriefing.
• Experience operating high-fidelity patient simulators, simulation software, and audiovisual recording systems.
• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), or equivalent simulation-related certification.

Note: Licenses and/or certifications used for credentialing purposes are to remain current by the employee, unless noted otherwise.

Physical Demands

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information, analyze data, make assessments, and exercise good judgment to make decisions; possess ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus; and effective use of all forms of communication (oral, visual, auditory), including use of computers. Be able to lift weights up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S200P

Open Date 11/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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