RN-SIMULATION EDUCATOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking an RN-Simulation Educator to enhance simulation-based learning experiences for nursing students. Responsibilities include managing simulation equipment, facilitating sessions, and collaborating with faculty to design impactful training experiences. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and have two years of related experience, along with critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills. This role requires a collaborative individual who can work independently and effectively support faculty in enhancing educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two years of related experience required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Requires ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage simulation equipment and environments.
• Facilitate simulation sessions including pre-briefing and debriefing.
• Collaborate with faculty to design simulation experiences.
• Evaluate and revise simulation activities based on feedback.
• Support faculty in lab-based teaching and skills instruction.
• Evaluate and revise activities based on learner feedback and performance data.
• Assist faculty in lab-based teaching and clinical skills instruction.
• Coach students to develop skill mastery and validate performance as needed.
• Coordinate setup and breakdown of lab courses and manage supplies.
• Maintain simulation equipment and communicate needs for purchase or repair.
• Offer tours for prospective students and participate in faculty development related to simulation pedagogy.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Superb organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Collaborative team player

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description – RN‑SIMULATION EDUCATOR (T231945)

RN‑SIMULATION EDUCATOR – ( T231945 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an RN‑SIMULATION EDUCATOR. The RN‑Simulation Educator plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing simulation‑based learning experiences for both undergraduate and graduate nursing students. This position is responsible for supporting the implementation of clinical simulation experiences. The RN‑Simulation Educator will also contribute to procedural skills training, clinical practice labs, and teaching support across the lab experiences. This role works with faculty and other lab personnel to implement planned activities and simulation experiences.

Duties

• Setting up appropriate task trainers, manikins, supplies, and other equipment, implementing simulation experiences, skills instruction, and coaching.
• Supporting the daily lab operations as needed.
• Collaborating with other lab personnel to provide learning experiences in clinical skills and simulation to meet faculty and student educational needs.
• Collaborating with faculty and simulation leadership to design and implement procedural, immersive onsite, and distance simulation experiences aligned with course objectives and according to standards of best practice.
• Preparing simulation environments, including equipment setup, moulage, and scenario programming.
• Facilitating simulation sessions, including pre‑briefing, scenario execution, and structured debriefing using evidence‑based methods.
• Evaluating and revising simulation activities based on learner feedback and performance data.
• Supporting faculty in lab‑based teaching and clinical skills instruction, also facilitating practice lab experiences.
• Coaching students to develop skill mastery and may validate student performance according to set guidelines.
• Assisting procedural simulation with setups, takedown, and monitoring of intensives and other procedural focused experiences.
• Coordinating the appropriate setup and efficient breakdown of lab courses.
• Participating in the management of supplies and equipment inventory.
• Maintaining simulation equipment, task trainers, and supplies in collaboration with simulation operations staff.
• Communicating equipment and supply needs in preparation for skills and simulation events for coordination of purchase or repair.
• Facilitating tours for recruiting faculty, prospective students, and high school students.
• Participating in faculty development and training related to simulation pedagogy and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing or other health professions field required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a complex environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Self‑motivated and works independently.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with staff, faculty, and students in a mature manner.
• Works in a collaborative manner and develops effective relationships with team members maintaining professional working relationships.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

346001000 Nursing Competency Education

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite