Nurse Simulation Educator

Dallas College•El Centro, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides simulation expertise, direction, and guidance to support Dallas College Nursing Program faculty, staff, and students in simulation exercises and scenarios aligned with course objectives and student learning outcomes. Works with faculty, staff, and the Skills Lab Specialist to coordinate and support simulation activities, including orientation, simulator and equipment operation, setup, reset, moulage, and resupply. Contributes to best practices in simulation-based instruction and debriefing, researches clinical practices, and advises faculty on scenario creation and equipment needs. Stays current with technology and industry advances and recommends equipment purchases that support student learning, patient safety, and quality of care. The role also supports testing and research, requires completion of Dallas College professional development training, and includes other assigned duties. Regular and predictable attendance is required. The position is on-site; after six months, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid arrangement subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and college policy.

Requirements

Regular and predictable attendance.
Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Flexibility with scheduling and reassignment of hours and responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide simulation expertise, direction, and guidance for exercises and scenarios based on course objectives and student learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the Skills Lab Specialist, faculty, and staff.
Coordinate simulation activities and personnel for assigned nursing courses using simulation.
Support implementation of simulation activities by orienting students and faculty and operating and managing simulators and equipment.
Provide ongoing support through setup, reset, moulage, and resupply of simulation activities as directed and needed.
Work effectively as part of a team and ensure simulation activities have operational support; remain flexible with scheduling and reassignment of hours and responsibilities as needed.
Identify best practices in simulation-based instruction, including effective debriefing techniques, and assist and train Nursing in implementing those practices.
Research best clinical practices and advise faculty on implementation, including scenario creation and equipment requirements.
Stay current with technological and industry advances and recommend advanced technology and equipment purchases.
Perform duties supporting testing and research.
Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.