Senior Interprofessional Simulation Operations Specialist

Department

Nursing

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorados extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for todays college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values:Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Department of Nursing

The Department of Nursing at MSU Denver is dedicated to preparing compassionate, skilled, and culturally responsive nurses who are equipped to meet the complex healthcare needs of diverse communities. Through rigorous, student-centered education and hands-on clinical experience, the department fosters a commitment to lifelong learning, professional excellence, and equitable care. Home to a passionate team of expert faculty and staff, the Department of Nursing prioritizes student success by offering personalized support, mentorship, and opportunities for growth both in and out of the classroom. The department offers a range of programs, including a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an RN to BSN program designed for working professionals, and an Accelerated Nursing Option (ANO) for second-degree students. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Department of Nursing upholds the highest standards of academic and clinical excellence. Committed to student success, the department creates an environment where all students are empowered to thrive and become leaders in advancing health equity in their communities and beyond.

Position Summary

The Department of Nursing at MSU Denver is seeking applicants for a Senior Interprofessional Simulation Operations Specialist (ISOS). Senior ISOS plays an integral role on the educational side of healthcare.The purpose of this position is to support the Department of Nursing, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and University efforts to collaborate by providing creative, timely, technical, and non-technical support for experiential learning activities.

The Senior ISOS position reports to the Director of Interprofessional Simulation and Skills Lab. If you are an EMT, Paramedic, LPN, CNA, PCT, RN, OR Tech, or love robotics, technology, or biomedical engineering, you have wonderful, highly transferrable skills for this role. This role encompasses the infrastructure, people, and processes necessary for implementation of effective and efficient simulation-based experiences (SBE), skills-based, and interprofessional-based experiences.

Responsibilities

• The ISOS ensures all simulation, skills lab, and related equipment is maintained, set up, stored, and cleaned for each experiential learning activity.
• The ISOS will be able to work independently, be self-motivated, function well in a team environment, accept feedback, stock to par level quantities for supplies, pursue healthcare simulation and equipment knowledge, pursue educational understanding of AV systems software, knowledge of use of PC, internet, and basic experiential equipment, assist with training staff, students, and faculty in the use of skills and simulation equipment, collaborate and maintain simulators by troubleshooting, provide recommendations on equipment, supplies and materials.
• The ISOS will participate in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of student employees and other simulation technology-related positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ISOS will adhere to the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice Operations by:

• Providing personnel with appropriate expertise to support and sustain the SBE program
• Using a system to manage space, equipment, and personnel resources
• Secure and manage the financial resources to support stability, sustainability, and growth of the SBE program's goals and outcomes
• Using a formal process for effective systems integration
• Creating policies and procedures to support, sustain, and/or grow the SBE program
• Onboarding, mentoring, or training new educators/facilitators/operational staff/standardized participants to include technology-related requirements of simulation participation
• Management and maintenance of the schedule

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• The ability to independently prioritize emerging problems and develop time-sensitive solutions
• Ability to accurately manage multiple tasks simultaneously, professionally perform time sensitive tasks, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
• Interprofessional, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with diverse stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent skills and experience
• Minimum of one years experience working in education, a simulation-related environment, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification
• Two (2) or more years of experience working in simulation in an education institution or equivalent setting preferred
• Experience with moulage

Special Conditions of Employment

• Ability to move equipment, stage props, beds, scenes, etc. with safety and good body mechanics up to 50 lbs. Ask for assistance for anything over 50 lbs. or when assistance is preferred

Schedule Information

• Full time, 40 hrs/week
• Exempt
• Hours: Weekday schedule will vary based on needs
• Evenings and weekends on occasion
• Schedule: This is an in person, on campus position