Simulation Nurse Specialist, College of Nursing; Part-Time

Simulation Nurse Specialist, College of Nursing (Part-Time/Full-Time)

Posting Number: req
22026

Department: College of Nursing

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences, 1305 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

The Simulation Nurse Specialist is responsible for promoting a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices, leading‑edge technology, and the testing of new approaches. The Specialist will collaborate with the UA College of Nursing Simulation Team under the direction of the Simulation Director or Site Coordinator and work with faculty to guide student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation‑based education activities.

The Specialist will have an important role on the simulation team, working closely with the Simulation Nurse faculty, faculty from a variety of nursing programs, and staff and students to implement and help run simulation events. Simulation Nurse Specialists are primary points of contact between faculty, staff, and learners, and are responsible for assuring simulation scenarios are conducted with excellence and in a manner that closely mirrors actual clinical practice.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Works collaboratively with the Simulation Nurse faculty, program faculty, and external departments to translate clinical curricula into simulation scenarios.
• Assists in the design, implementation, evaluation, and refinement of a wide variety of simulation activities.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff during planning, trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation‑based education activities.
• Demonstrates application of simulation‑based education best practices.
• Provides technical instruction assistance to students practicing clinical skills.
• Participates in guiding students in need of improvement with clinical skills.
• Participates in orientation and mentorship of new faculty and staff.
• Collaborates in the development and refinement of Simulation Team processes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares, maintains, and uses forms, records, and reports using a variety of evidence‑supported resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prepares simulation‑based education environments with careful attention to details.
• Participates in high‑fidelity simulations as a standardized participant, guiding faculty and learners in the simulation room, and/or behind the glass as a Simulation Operator, including participation in briefing and debriefing sessions.
• Performs manikin software programming and implementation of simulation scenarios.
• Operates simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications.
• Utilizes software, applications, and databases as directed.
• Maintains awareness and careful use of simulation‑based education activities calendar(s).
• Participates in developing the calendar, schedules, plans, implementation, tracking, and billing documents for assigned simulations.
• Demonstrates and shares subject matter expertise, leads tours in the Simulation Center, demonstrates equipment and procedures, teaches students, guests, and new staff members about simulation, and guides in the use of various equipment for simulated procedures.

• Participates in efficient and cost‑effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and general cleanliness.
• Restocks, organizes, and maintains supply areas and carts.
• Provides ongoing guidance and management of student laboratory kits.
• Assists in maintaining an…