"Nursing Simulation Educator / Educational Program Coordinator II"

Position Summary

The Michigan State University (MSU) College of Nursing (CON) is seeking applications for a Nursing Simulation Educator for our East Lansing campus. This position will be assigned to the East Lansing campus location with the ability to back up the other campus location, Detroit, as needed. This position will assume responsibility for educational activities associated with the operation of the nursing simulation laboratory for students enrolled in graduate and/or undergraduate nursing programs. The East Lansing campus Nurse Simulation Educator will report to the Granger Simulation Lab Manager. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with occasional nights and weekends dependent on enrollment growth and/or curriculum modification, as well as scheduling needs. Occasional travel to and from the Nursing Detroit and/or East Lansing locations may also be required. Additional teaching workload may be considered, dependent upon candidate interest and skillset.

Position Responsibilities

Participates in the planning and evaluation of simulation-based education and skill development activities. Trains clinical faculty on simulations and tasks, and their delivery and assessments of competency. Develops simulation and skill-related content that is aligned with the various program curricula. Develops and updates a map of all simulation and task training by course and across programs, such that they increase in complexity and call for increased critical thinking/decision making. Facilitates simulation activities including communication with stakeholders, training of others involved with activities (i.e., standardized patients and sim operator, etc.). Delivers high-quality and impactful pre-briefing activities, simulation execution, and debriefing with students. Provides direct demonstration, practice, and assessment of nursing skills. Maintains current knowledge within the field of healthcare simulation and integrates methodologies (human patient simulators, standardized patients, VR/AR, etc.) into learning activities that reflect best practices. Participates in the envisioning, discussion, development, and implementation of realistic clinical scenarios and events while consulting with appropriate content experts or educational faculty partners. Masterfully adapts pre-developed simulation scenarios for needed competency achievement. Provides standardized patient training. Collaborates with other Nurse Simulation Educators in the college regarding the facilitation of clinical simulation and skill learning experiences. Provides input regarding supply and equipment orders each semester and as needed. Support community outreach events (i.e., GATE, Grandparents University, Science Festival, Future Docs, etc.) and Office of Student Affairs events by offering demonstrations, conducting tours, etc. Provide classroom education and support as necessary. Requires occasional travel to the Detroit campuses.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Educational Theory and Methodology and/or a specialization in the designated area of expertise; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in planning and overseeing seminars and conferences including public relations, organizing and disseminating training materials and information both written and web-based; budget and records maintenance and computer support; experience in supervision, database, spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing, knowledge of HTML programming and web site development and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing. Knowledge of the INACSL standards for simulation best practices. Knowledge of educational theory, principles, and methods of adult education. Experience with instructional technologies such as high-fidelity simulators and low-fidelity manikins. Working knowledge of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Improvement processes. Evidence of scholarly engagement. Experience with distance education. Experience with healthcare simulation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter, Contact list of three (3) professional references including full name, title, telephone number and email address.

Special Instructions

Please address application materials to: Nursing Simulation Educator Search Committee.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5.

Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to lift, pull, and push objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.