Clinical Simulation Operations Specialist / Simulation RN-College of Nursing

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

77d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Clinical Simulation Operations Specialist / Simulation RN integrates clinical nursing expertise with operational, technical, and educational support to advance experiential learning at the University of Florida College of Nursing. The position supports planning, implementation, and evaluation of high- and low-fidelity simulation experiences in the Kirbo Innovation and Learning Laboratory. Working closely with faculty and the NRC Director, the Simulation RN helps ensure simulation activities align with current clinical practice standards, INACSL Standards of Best Practice, and Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) guidelines. The role also leads simulation operations and analytics by producing recurring reports, maintaining utilization and outcomes dashboards, and translating data insights into improvements with the Director and course faculty. The specialist operates and maintains simulation equipment, prepares realistic clinical environments, troubleshoots technical issues, and supports preventive maintenance and simulation events. They collaborate on scenario design, facilitate clinical roles and pre-briefing and debriefing, mentor students, and support faculty in curriculum integration and evaluation of student learning. The position contributes to simulation program development, quality assurance, industry and standards surveillance, records and inventory management, and continuous improvement. It also supervises, trains, and schedules student workers. Evening coverage and scheduled weekend shifts may be required for intensives, OSCEs, make-ups, and maintenance activities. Occasional on-call support may be needed during critical simulation events, and travel to other sites may be required based on operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to support evening coverage and scheduled weekend shifts as required; occasional on-call support and travel to other sites may be needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Experience with simulation-based education or clinical instruction.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, pharmacology, and equipment.
Understanding of confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive materials.
Familiarity with UF and College of Nursing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Simulation certification, such as CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator).
Experience in academic or healthcare education settings.
Experience or willingness to learn to produce operational reports and maintain dashboards; Excel is required, and familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Studio is preferred.
Experience supervising student workers, peer mentors, or similar roles.
Knowledge of INACSL Standards and SSH guidance, and experience operationalizing standards into simulation design and quality assurance.
Intermediate data skills, including pivot tables, lookups, basic SQL, or Power Query, and comfort presenting insights to non-technical audiences.
Strong clinical judgment and instructional skills.
Technological proficiency with simulation and VR/AV systems.
Familiarity with simulation platforms and equipment such as Laerdal, CAE, and Gaumard.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools.
Operational analytics and data visualization skills, including the ability to design clear dashboards and executive-ready summaries.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Team leadership and coaching skills for student workers, including the ability to delegate and quality-check task completion.
Time-management skills and flexibility to support preventive-maintenance and weekend events without service degradation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain high-fidelity manikins, task trainers, and VR/AV systems.
Prepare simulation environments to reflect realistic clinical settings and ensure equipment functionality and scenario accuracy.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during simulation sessions.
Schedule and execute after-hours preventive maintenance windows and periodic preventive-maintenance or weekend simulation events.
Monitor vendor roadmaps and implement updates aligned with industry standards and best practices.
Serve as a clinical resource during simulation activities, portraying roles such as nurse, patient, or family member.
Collaborate with faculty to design and refine scenarios aligned with course objectives and current clinical guidelines.
Participate in pre-briefing and debriefing to reinforce clinical reasoning, communication, and patient safety.
Mentor students during simulation experiences and promote critical thinking and professional behavior.
Support faculty in integrating simulation into curricula and evaluating student performance and learning outcomes.
Assess the effectiveness of simulation-based instruction and identify areas for improvement.
Contribute to new simulation initiatives and interprofessional education activities.
Collect and analyze data on simulation utilization, student outcomes, and program effectiveness.
Maintain accurate records of simulation sessions, equipment usage, and student participation.
Produce recurring analytics deliverables, including utilization and throughput, equipment uptime, incident trends, and student performance indicators, and present concise reports to the NRC Director and faculty leads.
Collaborate with the operations team to build, publish, and maintain role-appropriate dashboards; ensure data quality, version control, and documentation.
Work with the Director to establish lightweight KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor and summarize simulation industry trends and standards, including INACSL standards, SSH guidance, and vendor release notes.
Recommend practical upgrades and adjustments to pedagogy and operations based on emerging best practices.
Keep the Kirbo Lab organized, clean, and operational; monitor inventory and coordinate equipment maintenance and upgrades.
Supervise, train, and schedule student workers; assign daily tasks and provide coaching and feedback.
Maintain current knowledge of simulation technology, nursing education, and clinical practice through continuing education and professional development.