Immersive Simulation Facilitator

Grand Canyon University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Tuition discount program

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks a Nursing Simulation Faculty member for the Main Campus to bridge clinical practice and academia. You will guide simulation scenarios, debrief learners, and coordinate technicians and faculty to deliver high-quality education.

Based in Phoenix, the role requires an MSN, active AZ RN license, and at least 2 years of direct patient care experience across specialties. The position offers a structured orientation and a full benefits package, including tuition support

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Active, current AZ RN license.
• Minimum 2 years RN direct patient care experience.
• Support the University's Doctrinal Statement and Mission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary educational support for Clinical Simulation activities.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing Services to schedule activities and manage equipment.
• Oversee training processes and ensure equipment meets learning outcomes.
• Lead trial, validation, and evaluation of simulation scenarios.
• Direct simulation staff, actors, volunteers, and faculty during scenarios and debriefings.
• Coordinate video annotation and data capture for outcome tracking and reporting.
• Ensure safety and proper use of all simulation manikins and AV equipment.
• Provide technical and operational support for AV and patient simulators.

Skills

Nursing education facilitation

Simulation pedagogy

Team coordination

Educational collaboration

Education

MSN (CCNE/NLNAC/ACEN accredited)

Tools

AV systems

Video annotation tools

Data collection systems

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.

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.

We are seeking a Nursing Simulation Faculty member for our Main Campus and Traditional BSN progra. 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:

GCU Main Campus 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 6am to 3pm onsite, occasional Saturday if needed

Benefits:

Full benefits portfolio including tuition package

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 AZ RN license
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care. Experience as a registered nurse in a variety of specialty areas preferred
• 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

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