Immersive Simulation Facilitator - Nursing Faculty

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition package

Medical & vision insurance

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Free covered parking

Job summary

Grand Canyon University Inc. is seeking an Immersive Simulation Facilitator to support clinical simulation activities in Englewood, CO. This onsite role focuses on scenario design, facilitation, and debriefing to advance learner outcomes in nursing education.

Responsibilities include coordinating training activities, overseeing equipment, and producing reports on student progress. A CCNE/ NLNAC/ ACEN-accredited MSN and CO RN licensure are required, with occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from CCNE/NLNAC/ACEN accredited program.
• Active CO RN license.
• Two years related experience in healthcare education, clinical education, or healthcare simulation education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary educational support for Clinical Simulation Educational Activities.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing Services to schedule activities and manage equipment.
• Oversee training processes and ensure systems meet learning outcomes.
• Lead trial, validation, and evaluation for simulation scenarios in the curriculum.
• Direct Simulation Technician, actors, volunteers and faculty for scenarios, facilitation and debriefing.
• Assist faculty with video annotation, data capture and outcome reports.
• Ensure safety and proper use of all sim manikins and AV equipment.
• Provide reports/feedback on student progress or outcomes.

Skills

Healthcare education

Simulation training

Education

MSN degree

Tools

AV systems

Video annotation

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.

The College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions at GCU has launched a 16-month ABSN in Englewood CO - 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 Immersive Simulation Facilitator 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: 10700 E Geddes Ave # 200 Englewood, CO

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

Benefits

• Full benefits portfolio including tuition package
• 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
• Free covered parking

Compensation: $83,000 to $95,500 annually based on degree level, years of clinical practice and teaching experience

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 CO 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

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.