Nursing Simulation & Education Specialist

Covista•Jacksonville, FL

21h•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Academic Support & Simulation Specialist who will play a critical role in preparing future nurses for both academic achievement and success on the NCLEX-RN exam. The specialist will partner with academic leadership, faculty, and staff to provide targeted support and individualized coaching for students throughout their program. This involves working one-on-one and in small groups to assess learning styles, reinforce key concepts, and design personalized remediation plans. Additionally, the specialist will manage the daily operations of the campus simulation lab, supporting a student population of approximately 300–350 learners, and ensuring high-quality simulation-based learning experiences that align with curriculum and academic outcomes. As the sole Specialist on campus, this individual must operate with a high level of independence, organization, and flexibility while partnering closely with faculty and academic leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
Active, unencumbered RN license
BLS CPR certification required
BLS CPR Instructor certification required
1+ year experience supporting classroom instruction or tutoring in an academic environment is preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills across phone, virtual, and in-person settings
Analytical thinking with effective problem-solving ability
High attention to detail, including proofreading accuracy
Ability to collaborate with diverse student, faculty, and staff populations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Team-oriented with a collaborative, knowledge-sharing mindset

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Work with students individually and in small groups to assess learning styles, identify strengths, and uncover opportunities for academic development
Provide individual or group tutoring to reinforce key concepts
Participate in outreach to students with at-risk referrals
Create and implement personalized remediation plans to support academic and professional success
Demonstrate current, detailed, and accurate knowledge of concepts tested by the NCLEX-RN, as well as current nursing practice, to provide academic support
Assist in the creation of Next Generation NCLEX activities and workshops
Facilitate simulation-based experiences (SBE) and lab activities, including equipment maintenance, ordering supplies, set-up, and clean-up
Assist in developing and implementing detailed, clinically based scenarios for simulated learning, including the use of high-fidelity patient simulators
Coordinate and supervise lab experiences to ensure students have the opportunity to meet course objectives
Staff open lab sessions and provide individual oversight to students during practice and/or remediation of technical nursing skills, as required by course objectives
Collaborate with faculty, academic partners, and staff to support student success
Communicate and document (report) students’ academic and co-curricular progress toward achievement of student and program learning outcomes to academic leadership (e.g., retention committee)
Demonstrate service excellence through friendliness, courtesy, professionalism, effective communication, and a commitment to first-class service for students, team members, and external partners
Comply with all policies and standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Scheduling flexibility required, including evening and weekend hours to support campus and student needs