Nursing Simulation Center Specialist

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Simulation Center Coordinator for the School of Nursing to support daily operations, maintain labs and equipment, and assist with simulation-based teaching.

You will orient students and faculty, provide technical support during simulations, perform pre-simulation activities, manage supplies, and contribute to high-fidelity scenarios in a safe, confidential learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and two years of clinical experience.
• Working knowledge of medical and AV technology preferred.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional, safe and confidential learning environment.
• Orients new students and faculty to the simulation center; assists faculty with practical application of the basic concepts in simulation.
• Provides technical and simulation operations support for faculty and staff in preparation for, during and after the conduct of simulation sessions to optimize the learning experience.
• Performs pre-simulation activities.
• Sets up simulation laboratories and runs diagnostics on equipment using checklists.
• Prepares scenario props; assists in creating documentation for scenarios; sets up control room for simulation activity.
• Contributes to high fidelity simulation by orienting participants and operating simulators; provides audio for the patient and supports roles during scenarios.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Deductive reasoning

Patience

Education

Associate's degree

Two years clinical experience

Tools

AV technology

Medical equipment familiarity

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks a Simulation Center Coordinator for the School of Nursing to support daily operations, maintain labs and equipment, and assist with simulation-based teaching.

You will orient students and faculty, provide technical support during simulations, perform pre-simulation activities, manage supplies, and contribute to high-fidelity scenarios in a safe, confidential learning environment.