Simulation Education Specialist

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Simulation Education Specialist position within the School of Nursing.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $71,000 to $85,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Simulation Education Specialist is responsible for all aspects of simulation curriculum for Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing. This person will conduct needs assessments, recommend, design, facilitate and evaluate simulation experiences for pre-licensure nursing students, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Nursing Simulation Education and nursing faculty to convey content knowledge and ensure skill acquisition in preparing students to become highly skilled professional nurses who provide whole-person and whole-community care. This person will coach and mentor faculty on standards of best practice in simulation education. The Simulation Education Specialist will collaborate with the Assistant Director of Nursing Simulation Education to ensure that the pre-licensure simulation curriculum is aligned with the University’s mission and meets the standards and accreditation requirements of the Minnesota State Board of Nursing, CCNE and Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops simulation-based educational activities, scenarios, and other learning initiatives reflective of the mission of the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing and Morrison College of Health and in congruence with program and course student learning outcomes.

Manages all aspects of simulation activities, including but not limited to set up, reset, facilitation of simulation activities including role play, simulator operation, instruction, debriefing and orientation for participants.

Provides coaching and mentoring for professional development of Center for Simulation staff and Susan S. Morrison faculty who support, facilitate, or co-facilitate simulation-based activities.

Provides feedback to course faculty about student performance for the purpose of formative and summative evaluations.

Partners with the Assistant Director of Nursing Simulation Education to plan and evaluate outcomes for strategic operations and accreditation.

Maintains proficiency in existing and emerging trends in the use of simulation in healthcare education, including theory, design, and implementation through networking, literature reviews and professional development opportunities, including active participation in regional, national and international simulation organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN with graduate degree in related field, or Master of Nursing degree (those near graduation will be considered)
• Two years of relevant professional level experience in simulation education
• Five years clinical experience
• Current RN license in Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in pre-licensure programs
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

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