Dedicated Simulation Educator

The George Washington University; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Retirement plan

Job summary

The George Washington University School of Nursing in Ashburn, VA, seeks a Dedicated Simulation Educator to lead day-to-day nursing simulation education for prelicensure and graduate programs. The role includes prebriefing, running simulations, and debriefing, while upholding the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice for accreditation.

Collaborating with the Director of Simulation and Experiential Learning, this position designs and coordinates courses, contributes to professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with at least 3 years of professional experience, including 2 years in nursing.
• CHSE certification within two years; CHSE/CHSE-A preferred.
• VA RN license eligible to practice in Virginia.
• Frequent walking and light lifting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate simulation-based education scenarios for prelicensure and graduate nursing education.
• Conduct prebriefing, implement simulation scenarios and debriefing.
• Maintain Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice and participate in accreditation evaluation.
• Assist in designing simulation scenarios, coordinating courses, and coordinating lab activities.
• Support professional development around simulation pedagogy and manage lab setup/cleanup.

Skills

Nursing experience

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The GW Nursing Simulation and Innovation Learning Center is a 20,000 sq. ft. state of the art simulation center on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus. The simulation center was designed by simulation theorist Dr. Pamela Jeffries. At GW Nursing, you are a part of a thriving community of nurse leaders, immersed in simulation pedagogy and dedicated to nursing education excellence. GW Nursing is a catalyst for excellence in nursing education at every degree level, for veterans transitioning to the health care workforce, for groundbreaking research, and for students learning to affect change through health policy and leadership. When it comes to nursing, great work starts with GW!

Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Job Description Summary

The Dedicated Simulation Educator is responsible for facilitation of nursing simulation-based education scenarios for prelicensure and graduate nursing education. This position is responsible for day to day facilitation, prebriefing, implementing simulation scenarios, and debriefing. Additionally, this role is responsible for ensuring the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice are maintained, providing evaluation of peers, and evaluation data collection for accreditation. In collaboration with Director of Simulation and Experiential Learning, this role will assist in designing and revising simulation scenarios and will coordinate simulation courses. Additional simulation education activities may include professional development activities around simulation pedagogy, the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice, policy and procedure updates, and simulation accreditation. This position will also assist with set-up and cleanup of lab space. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree in nursing plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, of which at least 2 years must be nursing experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications

• CHSE certification required within two years, CHSE / CHSE -A certification preferred.
• Must have a VA single or multi-state RN license and is able to practice nursing in VA.
• Frequent walking and light lifting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nursing simulation.
• Ability to articulate the vision, mission and strategic priorities of the School of Nursing to a variety of audiences.
• One-year experience in nursing simulation education.

Hiring Range

$82,950.66 - $114,012.01

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location

Ashburn, Virginia

College/School/Department

School of Nursing

Family

Academic Affairs

Sub-Family

Simulation Program Administration

Stream

Individual Contributor

Level

Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Hours Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8-4:30 with some evenings, rare weekends

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Telework

No

Required Background Check

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number

S014501

Job Open Date

10/05/2026

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.