Health Sciences Simulation Director

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in North Carolina seeks a Health Sciences Simulation Director to provide leadership for their interdisciplinary simulation center. The role involves designing and evaluating simulation experiences that align with nursing and health sciences programs. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Allied Health or Nursing and at least two years of experience in simulation-based education. This position requires strong communication skills and experience with patient care equipment. The college offers a collaborative work environment focused on innovative educational practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in simulation‑based education or simulation operations.
• Current unrestricted license in a health discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years in simulation‑based education or simulation operations.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical healthcare experience.
• Experience with patient care equipment used in nursing/allied health instruction (monitors, ventilators, IV pumps, infant care devices, task trainers).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with faculty, staff, and students across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Simulation.
• Collaborate with faculty to design simulation scenarios.
• Ensure adherence to INACSL, SSH, and accrediting/regulatory standards including NCBON.
• Oversee simulation center operations, staff, scheduling, and budget; maintain safety/compliance.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience with patient care equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health or Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Simulation software

Audiovisual debriefing tools

Virtual simulation platforms

Job description

The Health Sciences Simulation Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Simulation and Nursing and Simulation Center. The Director collaborates with Nursing and Health Sciences programs to plan, design, and evaluate high‑quality simulation experiences that support course objectives, program outcomes, and regulatory standards. This role ensures that the Lab and Simulation Center operate in accordance with best practices established by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), as well as requirements set by discipline‑specific accrediting and regulatory bodies, including the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health or Nursing. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Current, unrestricted license in a health discipline (e.g., RN, RRT, if applicable).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in simulation‑based education or simulation operations.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with patient care equipment commonly used in nursing and allied health instruction, including physiological monitors, ventilators, IV pumps, infant care devices, and task trainers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with faculty, staff, and students across multiple disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Health Sciences, Health Education, or related field. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS), or willingness to obtain within two (2) years of hire.
• Instructor certification in BLS, ACLS, or PALS.
• Experience managing simulation center operations, staff and scheduling systems.
• Familiarity with simulation software, audiovisual debriefing tools, and virtual simulation platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

Simulation Leadership – Nursing Focus

• Serve as the simulation leader for the ADN, PN, and LPN‑RN programs, ensuring simulations reflect current clinical standards and North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) requirements.
• Collaborate with Nursing faculty to design simulation scenarios that support student learning outcomes and clinical reasoning development.
• Support simulation‑based remediation and open lab hours for Nursing students, based on performance data and instructor referrals.
• Align simulation programming with curriculum, evaluation criteria, and licensure preparation.
• Participate in Nursing department meetings to ensure simulation strategies support course and program needs.

Simulation Leadership – Health Sciences Focus

• Serve as the simulation leader for all Health Sciences programs, including Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, and others.
• Collaborate with Health Sciences faculty to design simulation experiences that reinforce program‑specific competencies, accreditation standards, and clinical expectations.
• Plan and facilitate interdisciplinary simulations that emphasize collaborative, team‑based care and effective communication across professions.
• Support the integration of simulation into Health Sciences curricula, ensuring alignment with course outcomes and accreditation benchmarks.
• Maintain a balanced scheduling model that prioritizes Nursing’s instructional volume while supporting equitable access for all Health Sciences departments.
• Serve as a liaison across Health Sciences programs to ensure simulation goals are consistent and aligned with institutional priorities.

Simulation Operations & Technology Management

• Oversee the setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high‑fidelity simulators, virtual platforms, audiovisual systems, and task trainers.
• Maintain simulation inventory and supplies, coordinate repair, replacement, and upgrades in collaboration with vendors and IT.
• Monitor and manage the Simulation Center’s budget and procurement of instructional equipment.
• Ensure lab environments meet all safety, privacy, and compliance requirements for simulation‑based instruction.
• Coordinate onboarding and technical support for faculty using simulation equipment and software.

Supervision & Staff Coordination

• Supervise simulation staff, student workers, and standardized patients (SPs), including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct onboarding for new staff and provide ongoing professional development.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for simulation operations and user expectations.
• Coordinate simulation schedules to support course delivery, OSCEs, credentialing reviews, and student competency assessments.

Innovation, Research, and External Engagement

• Incorporate INACSL, SSH, and other simulation standards into daily operations and long‑term planning.
• Participate in grant‑related activities and research related to simulation‑based education.
• Network with local, state, and national simulation leaders to remain current with evolving trends and practices.
• Support public engagement through Simulation Center tours, collaborative events, and outreach efforts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/classes and to access files, machinery or other job‑related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Open Date: 10/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in Allied Health or Nursing?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold a current, unrestricted license in a health discipline (e.g., RN, RRT)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in simulation‑based education or simulation operations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience with patient care equipment commonly used in nursing and allied health instruction, including physiological monitors, ventilators, IV pumps, infant care devices, and task trainers?
  • Yes
  • No