Regional Simulation Education Lead - School of Nursing

Rasmussen College•Odessa, FL

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About The Position

The Regional Simulation Education Lead supports the School of Nursing by cultivating a dynamic simulation environment that aligns with program outcomes and national best practices. This role designs, implements, and evaluates simulation experiences, integrates simulation across curricula, and mentor's faculty in effective pedagogy, prebriefing, debriefing, and evaluation. The position provides training in tools such as DocuCare and Clinical Reasoning/Clinical Judgement models, ensures faculty adhere to standardized curricula, and facilitates faculty development opportunities. In addition, this position coordinates simulation programming at the campus level by leading faculty meetings, assisting with simulation schedules, and providing guidance for faculty and student orientation. Through collaboration with campus and national leadership, this position contributes to accreditation readiness, resource planning, faculty onboarding, and program improvement while maintaining a strong commitment to professional growth and innovation in simulation-based nursing education while adhering to the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing.
Current, unencumbered RN license (or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice).
Minimum of 3 years of direct simulation experience using various modalities.
Demonstrated knowledge of simulation-based education, curriculum development, and evaluation methods.
Understanding of adult learning theory and evidence-based teaching strategies.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple campuses.
Experience with accreditation standards related to simulation (e.g., Society for Simulation in Healthcare, INACSL).

Nice To Haves

Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education (CHSE) or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Prior teaching or academic experience in nursing education or simulation.
Demonstrated ability to design simulation scenarios or activities aligned with program and course objectives.
Experience with budgeting, equipment purchasing, or program operations.
Evidence of scholarly engagement (e.g., publications, presentations, or professional organization involvement).
Familiarity with innovative, team-based learning.

Responsibilities

Support simulation faculty and program leadership with curriculum development and resources to enhance student learning.
Demonstrate expertise in simulation standards and pedagogy, including design, objectives, outcomes, prebriefing, debriefing, and evaluation methods.
Apply theoretical principles of adult learning and educational processes in curricular design.
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate simulation-based experiences aligned with course/program objectives and Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
Support integration of simulation throughout nursing curricula, ensuring alignment with clinical, lab, and didactic components.
Contribute to program improvement by analyzing faculty/student feedback and evaluation data.
Orient and mentor faculty in simulation pedagogy, including scenario facilitation, prebriefing, debriefing, and evaluation.
Provide guidance on active learning, NextGen NCLEX-style strategies, and evidence-based teaching methods.
Train and mentor faculty in DocuCare use, including course setup, documentation, and barcode medication administration.
Provide guidance on use of Clinical Reasoning/Clinical Judgement tools in prebriefing and debriefing.
Monitor and verify completion of required simulation faculty training with campus leadership.
Facilitate ongoing faculty development with campus-specific training, resources, and mentorship opportunities.
Serve as mentor to simulation faculty throughout the quarter.
Establish simulation as a safe, structured learning environment that promotes student readiness and confidence.
Provide structured feedback to campus simulation staff on program operations and scenario implementation.
Observe simulation sessions as needed, including equipment setup, moulage, operation, and tear-down.
Schedule and lead campus-level simulation faculty meetings to align with standardized curriculum and share program updates.
Ensure faculty deliver simulation scenarios in accordance with the standardized national simulation curriculum sequence.
Provide direction for student and faculty orientation to the simulation environment, including prebriefing practices and technology use.
Assist leadership with simulation scheduling, assigning faculty to bays, and ensuring resources are available.
Develop tools, educational materials, and resources to support simulation activities.
Operate and troubleshoot simulation technologies, manikins, and audiovisual systems.
Oversee setup and readiness of simulation environments, including technology, moulage, supplies, and equipment checks.
Maintain inventory of simulation supplies and consumables; coordinate ordering and tracking.
Support equipment/software updates and maintenance in collaboration with vendors and National Simulation leadership.
Provide input into annual simulation center budget and financial planning for equipment replacement/sustainment.
Participate in departmental meetings, accreditation activities, and strategic planning for simulation operations.
Maintain current knowledge of adult learning theory, simulation pedagogy, and best practices.
Pursue professional development (e.g., CHSE certification, conferences, workshops, professional organizations).
Support program accreditation and compliance with simulation standards.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and mentoring simulation faculty and technicians.
Deliver clear, organized training and resources for faculty and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned to support simulation education and the School of Nursing mission.