Adjunct Simulation Instructor - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing - West Covina

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges seeks an Adjunct RN Simulation Instructor to oversee the nursing simulation lab and support student learning. You will manage high-, medium-, and low-fidelity simulations, align activities with course objectives, and collaborate with faculty to strengthen clinical reasoning.

The role reports to the Dean of Nursing and emphasizes safety, reflective practice, and ongoing improvement of lab experiences for diverse students in a professional allied health program.

Qualifications

• Current, active California RN license.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years nursing education experience within the last ten years.
• At least one year of direct patient care experience as an RN.
• Proficient with simulation and lab technologies.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with relevant software platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain simulation and skills lab policies, procedures, and operations.
• Schedule and monitor lab usage and equipment sign-out and tracking.
• Coordinate daily lab operations for students and faculty.
• Prepare and demonstrate skills and simulation activities aligned with course objectives.
• Provide remediation for students needing extra skill development.
• Collaborate with faculty to design strategies for clinical competence.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and fully equipped lab environment.

Skills

Lab management

Simulation tech

Debriefing facilitation

Communication skills

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Simulation software

Educational IT systems

Job description

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 58 years.Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.Careers Site: https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/POSITION SUMMARYThe Adjunct RN Simulation Instructor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Lab, ensuring it supports program objectives and enhances student learning. This role involves managing high-, medium-, and low-fidelity simulation technology to create safe, effective, and realistic clinical learning experiences. The Instructor collaborates closely with faculty to support student skill development and clinical reasoning.This position reports directly to the Dean of Nursing and is hired by the Dean of Nursing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop, implement, and maintain simulation and skills lab policies, procedures, and operations.Schedule and monitor lab usage and equipment sign-out and tracking.Coordinate daily lab operations for both students and faculty.Serve as a resource for simulation and skills lab utilization, supporting both faculty and students.Prepare and demonstrate skills and simulation activities in alignment with course objectives and Block Coordinators.Provide support for students to master psychomotor and clinical decision-making skills.Collaborate with faculty to design and implement strategies that promote clinical competence.Maintain a clean, organized, and fully equipped lab environment.Manage room setup and breakdown for demonstrations and student practice.Develop and refine realistic simulation scenarios using props, role-playing, and narrative structure.Ensure simulations meet accreditation standards and support program outcomes.Facilitate respectful, confidential debriefing and reflective learning experiences.Analyze simulation and lab data to assess effectiveness and student satisfaction.Continuously improve simulation activities based on feedback and evolving best practices.Maintain accurate inventory and ensure proper storage and disposal of materials.Oversee equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacements.Train faculty and staff on lab procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.Support grant writing efforts and develop partnerships with community stakeholders.Provide technical and IT support for simulation equipment and software.Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and institutional policies.Model professional behavior, including collaboration, communication, and accountability.Provide remediation for students requiring additional support in skill development.Collaborate with faculty to align lab activities with course and clinical objectives.Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCurrent, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred.Minimum of two (2) years of nursing education experience within the last ten years.At least one (1) year of recent direct patient care experience as an RN.Proficient with simulation and lab technologies.Strong computer literacy and familiarity with relevant software platforms.Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive academic environment.Self-motivated, innovative, and organized.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESProfessional demeanor and ability to serve as a role model for nursing students.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Commitment to teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.Responsible, dependable, and adaptable.Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer