Dedicated Simulation Educator

George Washington University; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a Dedicated Simulation Educator to facilitate nursing simulation-based education for prelicensure and graduate programs. The role includes prebriefing, running scenarios, and debriefing to uphold simulation best practices.

Responsibilities cover evaluating peers for accreditation, assisting with scenario design, and coordinating courses while ensuring lab spaces are prepared and clean. The position requires a Master’s in nursing and VA RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing plus 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• CHSE certification required within two years; CHSE/CHSE-A preferred.
• Must have a VA single or multi-state RN license and be able to practice in VA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate nursing simulation-based education scenarios for prelicensure and graduate nursing education.
• Handle day-to-day facilitation, prebriefing, implementing simulation scenarios, and debriefing.
• Ensure Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice are maintained and participate in accreditation activities.
• Evaluate peers and collect data for accreditation; design and revise simulation scenarios.
• Assist with set-up and cleanup of lab space and coordinate simulation courses.

Skills

CHSE certification

VA RN license

Simulation education

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

I. JOB OVERVIEW

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!

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.

• 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.

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:

College/School/Department:

School of Nursing

Family:

Family Academic Affairs

Sub-Family:

Sub-Family Simulation Program Administration

Stream:

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

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

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • No
  • Yes
• * Do you have a VA single or multi-state RN license and are able to practice nursing in VA?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please explain your main nursing care specialty.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please explain your previous experience with simulation education in healthcare.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your salary range expectation?

  (Open Ended Question)

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