Immersive Simulation Facilitator

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition package

Full benefits portfolio

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks a Nursing Simulation Faculty member to support its Accelerated BSN program in Albuquerque, NM. The role guides clinical simulation activities, scenario design, facilitation and debriefing, and collaborates with nursing leadership to ensure learning outcomes are met.

You will supervise simulation staff, coordinate with the Director of Nursing Services, and manage equipment and data capture for learner assessment.

Qualifications

• MSN from a CCNE/NLNAC or ACEN accredited program.
• Active NM RN license.
• Two years related experience in healthcare, clinical healthcare education, or healthcare simulation education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary educational support for Clinical Simulation Educational Activities.
• Proactively coordinate in advance with the Director of Nursing Services to schedule activities and manage equipment and supplies for each activity.
• Oversee all training processes and ensures systems and equipment are enabled to meet the learning outcomes.
• Lead trial, validation, and evaluation processes for implementation of scenarios as a part of curriculum.
• Orient, coordinate and direct Simulation Technician, actors, volunteers and faculty prior to each scenario experience, facilitation and debriefing.
• Coordinate and assist designated faculty with concurrent and/or retrospective video annotation, data capture and creation of outcome tracking, results and reports.
• Ensure Faculty & Learners are oriented to capabilities, limitations, safety & proper use of all simulation manikins, trainers, AV, and equipment.
• Manage Clinical Simulation Educational Activity Related Supplies & Equipment.
• Provide technical and operational support for AV systems, data collection systems, Human Patient Simulator systems, computer systems, and task trainer systems.
• Provide reports or feedback to didactic faculty on student progress or outcomes.
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends as required by business needs.

Skills

Simulation pedagogy

Curriculum coordination

Scenario design

Debriefing

Education

Master’s degree (MSN)

Tools

AV systems

Data capture software

Job description

Grand Canyon University

One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

We have launched an Accelerated BSN program in Albuquerque, join us! Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

The College of Nursing and Healthcare Professionals at GCU launched a 16-month ABSN program. We are seeking a Nursing Simulation Faculty member. This position is a good step for nurses looking to move from the clinical setting to academia. GCU has a structured orientation plan that will teach you our model of scenario design, facilitation and debriefing methodology and techniques. The Immersive Simulation Team is devoted to high-quality learner experiences through excellence in simulation pedagogy.

Location:

6200 Jefferson St. NE Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM

Schedule:

Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Benefits:

Full benefits portfolio including tuition package

Target Hire Date:

November 2, 2026

What you will do:

• Serve as primary educational support for Clinical Simulation Educational Activities.
• Proactively coordinate in advance with the Director of Nursing Services to schedule activities and manage equipment and supplies for each activity.
• Oversee all training processes and ensures systems and equipment are enabled to meet the learning outcomes.
• Lead trial, validation, and evaluation processes for implementation of scenarios as a part of curriculum.
• Orient, coordinate and direct Simulation Technician, actors, volunteers and faculty prior to each scenario experience, facilitation and debriefing.
• Coordinate and assist designated faculty with concurrent and/or retrospective video annotation, data capture and creation of outcome tracking, results and reports.
• Ensure Faculty & Learners are oriented to capabilities, limitations, safety & proper use of all simulation manikins, trainers, AV, and equipment.
• Manage Clinical Simulation Educational Activity Related Supplies & Equipment.
• Provide technical and operational support for AV systems, data collection systems, Human Patient Simulator systems, computer systems, and task trainer systems.
• Provide reports or feedback to didactic faculty on student progress or outcomes.
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends as required by business needs.

What you will need:

• Master’s degree (MSN) from a CCNE/NLNAC or ACEN accredited program.
• Must have active, current, and unencumbered NM RN license.
• Two years related experience in healthcare, clinical healthcare education, or healthcare simulation education.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.