Nursing Simulation Specialist

Ssih; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Covista is seeking a Student Learning Specialist to partner with faculty, leaders, and students to deliver academic support and hands-on clinical learning experiences. You will coach, tutor, remediate, and develop personalized success plans to prepare students for professional nursing practice.

This role focuses on NCLEX readiness, experiential learning, and collaboration with academic teams to foster student achievement and program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• BLS/CPR Instructor certification.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively in person, by phone, and through technology-based platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and supervise simulation-based experiences (SBEs) and clinical laboratory activities.
• Develop and implement realistic simulation scenarios using high-fidelity patient simulators.
• Ensure labs align with course objectives and assess student competency.
• Staff open laboratories and oversee student practice, skills development, and remediation.
• Manage simulation and lab operations, including equipment maintenance, supply ordering, setup, and cleanup.
• Provide individualized tutoring and coaching to nursing students and assist NCLEX preparation.
• Develop remediation plans and Next Generation NCLEX resources and activities.
• Document student progress and communicate outcomes to leadership and retention committees.

Skills

Communication

Teaching/mentoring

Student coaching

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

BLS/CPR

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting nursing students and helping them build the knowledge, confidence, and clinical skills needed for success? We are seeking a Student Learning Specialist to partner with faculty, academic leaders, and students to deliver meaningful academic support and hands‑on clinical learning experiences.

In this role, you will work closely with students throughout their academic journey, providing individualized coaching, tutoring, remediation, and academic reinforcement. You'll help identify learning needs, develop personalized success plans, and contribute to innovative simulation and laboratory experiences that prepare students for professional nursing practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse educator or clinical professional who is passionate about student achievement, NCLEX readiness, and experiential learning.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Learning, Skills Labs & Simulation

• Coordinate, facilitate, and supervise simulation-based experiences (SBEs) and clinical laboratory activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing realistic, clinically focused simulation scenarios, including the use of high‑fidelity patient simulators.
• Ensure laboratory experiences align with course objectives and provide students with opportunities to demonstrate competency.
• Staff open laboratory sessions and provide direct oversight for student practice, skills development, and remediation activities.
• Manage simulation and laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, supply ordering, setup, and cleanup.

Student Success & NCLEX Preparation

• Provide individualized and small‑group tutoring, coaching, and academic support to nursing students.
• Assess learning styles, identify strengths and growth opportunities, and develop personalized remediation plans.
• Support students throughout their academic programs and assist with preparation for the NCLEX‑RN examination.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practice and NCLEX‑RN content, including Next Generation NCLEX concepts.
• Assist in the development and delivery of Next Generation NCLEX activities, workshops, and learning resources.
• Conduct outreach and provide support to students identified through at‑risk referral processes.
• Communicate and document student academic and co‑curricular progress, reporting outcomes and recommendations to academic leadership and retention committees.

Collaboration & Service Excellence

• Partner with faculty, academic leaders, and staff to support student learning and program success.
• Deliver exceptional service through professional communication, collaboration, responsiveness, and student‑centered support.
• Foster a welcoming and professional learning environment for students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Comply with all institutional policies, procedures, and standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• BLS/CPR Instructor certification.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively in person, by phone, and through technology‑based platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.
• Collaborative team‑oriented approach with a willingness to share knowledge and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Education.
• Simulation experience and experience supporting classroom instruction, academic success initiatives, tutoring, or student learning in a higher education environment.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $76,000 and $86,000. 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
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  For more information related to our benefits please visit:
  https://careers.covista.com/benefits

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation