Nursing Education & Simulation Specialist

Covista; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401k retirement plan with employer 6%

Job summary

Covista in Nashville is seeking a Nursing Education & Simulation Specialist to support BSN students through clinical skills labs and high-fidelity simulation experiences. You will help develop and implement detailed simulation scenarios, facilitate debriefings, and align activities with program outcomes and accreditation standards.

The role requires a BSN, RN license, and experience in nursing education or simulation, with on-site duties and occasional evenings/weekends to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education preferred.
• Active RN license required.
• BLS certification required; instructor certs preferred.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical skills lab and simulation-based learning experiences for BSN students.
• Develop and evaluate clinically based simulation scenarios with high-fidelity simulators.
• Coordinate and supervise clinical skills lab and simulation experiences to meet learning outcomes.
• Provide academic coaching, tutoring, and remediation to promote NCLEX-RN readiness.
• Maintain knowledge of nursing practice and simulation methodologies to support learning.

Skills

Clinical education

Simulation design

Academic coaching

Communication skills

Organizational skills

INACSL standards

Microsoft Office

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

RN license

BLS certified

ACLS/PALS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

High-fidelity simulators

Job description

Nursing Education & Simulation Specialist

• Full-time
• Department: Academic Operations

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.
Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.
Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( www.hlcommission.org ), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn .

Collaborating with academic partners, faculty and staff, the Nursing Education & Simulation Specialist supports all clinical skills lab and simulation learning experiences for BSN students. A primary responsibility of this role is assisting in the development and implementation of detailed, clinically based simulation scenarios, including the use of high-fidelity patient simulators, to enhance clinical judgment, patient management, critical thinking, patient safety, and quality of care. Using evidence-based simulation methodologies in an in-person learning environment, the Specialist creates engaging and realistic learning experiences that prepare students for clinical practice.

In addition to simulation-based education, the Specialist provides individualized and small-group academic support, assesses learning needs, develops remediation strategies, and delivers academic coaching to promote student success, retention, progression, and NCLEX-RN readiness. The Specialist also collaborates with faculty on simulation design and debriefing, supports simulation laboratory operations and equipment, and ensures laboratory and simulation activities align with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and best practices in nursing education.

To support success in the role, new hires receive comprehensive onboarding and robust training aligned with the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice, providing a strong foundation in simulation design, facilitation, debriefing, and simulation-based education.

This is a 100% onsite position with occasional evening and weekend hours required to support student learning, laboratory operations, and simulation activities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical skills lab and simulation-based learning experiences for BSN students, including laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, supply management, and simulation set-up and breakdown.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating detailed clinically based simulation scenarios, including the use of high-fidelity patient simulators, while collaborating with faculty on simulation design, facilitation, debriefing, and evaluation to ensure alignment with course outcomes and nursing education best practices.
• Coordinate and supervise clinical skills lab and simulation experiences to ensure students have the opportunity to meet course and program learning outcomes.
• Provide individualized and small-group academic coaching, tutoring, and remediation to support student success, retention, progression, and NCLEX-RN readiness.
• Assess student learning needs and develop targeted remediation plans and strategies to improve academic and clinical performance.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice, clinical education, simulation methodologies, and NCLEX-RN testing standards to effectively support student learning.
• Staff and oversee open lab sessions, providing guidance and feedback as students practice and remediate technical nursing skills.
• Monitor, document, and communicate student academic and clinical progress to faculty and academic leadership as appropriate.
• Participate in outreach and intervention efforts for students identified as academically at risk.
• Support simulation laboratory operations, equipment, technology, and supplies to ensure a safe, effective, and realistic learning environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability by delivering exceptional service to students, faculty, staff, and external partners through effective communication, collaboration, and a student-centered approach.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including training aligned with the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice.
• Comply with all institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN), Nursing Education, or a related field preferred.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS Provider certification required; BLS Instructor certification preferred or required within a designated timeframe.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg), Emergency Department (ED), Emergency Room (ER), Critical Care (ICU), Progressive Care (PCU), Telemetry, or other acute care settings is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical nursing experience required; experience in nursing education, clinical instruction, skills laboratory, simulation, student support services or preceptor, mentor, tutor is highly desirable.
• Experience facilitating simulation-based education and/or clinical learning experiences, including the use of high-fidelity patient simulators, preferred.
• Knowledge of simulation design, facilitation, debriefing, and evaluation principles; familiarity with INACSL Standards of Best Practice preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide academic coaching, remediation, tutoring, and student support to promote retention, progression, and NCLEX-RN readiness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage students, faculty, and academic partners in both individual and group settings.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the ability to learn simulation technologies and educational software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team while supporting a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support laboratory operations, simulation activities, and student learning needs.

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In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $49,199.33 and $86,253.75. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match

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