Simulation Educator (Simulation/Clinical Labs)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,100 - 131,700; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Simulation Educator for the School of Nursing. In this hybrid position, you will coordinate simulation education, develop curriculum, and ensure high-quality instructional delivery.

Commencing with a starting salary range of $75,100 to $131,700 annually, the position requires a Bachelor's degree and five years of simulation training. Responsibilities also include compliance with educational standards and optimizing simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five years of simulation training experience.
• Healthcare training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate simulation education for nursing programs.
• Develop and evaluate simulation activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Simulation training

Curriculum development

Healthcare training

Proficiency in simulation technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Science related field

Tools

Simulation manikins

Task trainers

Audiovisual systems

Job description

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) is seeking a Simulation Educator who will serve as the coordinator of simulation education for all programs within the SON. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Simulation & Immersive Learning, and works collaboratively with the simulation team, faculty, staff, and students. This is a hybrid position with at least 3-4 days of in-person work.

The educator will develop and continually evaluate, improve, and deliver high-quality simulation-based education consistent with the mission, values, and strategic goals of the JHSON, Johns Hopkins University, and the nursing profession.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum Design

• Collaborate with faculty and the simulation team to integrate simulation-based education into curricula across clinical and lab courses, ensuring alignment with learning objectives, best practices, and accreditation standards.
• Assist faculty in the design, development, and implementation of simulation activities, including the development of scenarios and tools to measure and track learning outcomes.
• Integrate best practices and innovative approaches in healthcare simulation into program design.
• In collaboration with faculty content experts, regularly update simulation content to align with current clinical standards and institutional priorities.

Program Coordination

• Support the development of simulation schedules for all courses linked to simulation or the simulation lab, employing appropriate simulation methods, and optimizing available resources.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for simulation activities, policies, procedures, operations, and accreditation.
• Collaborate with the Simulation Operations team to optimize resource allocation for efficient project execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to simulation activities, logistics and technology to ensure smooth program execution.
• Facilitate simulation experiences as needed.
• Support Standardized Patient (SP) coordination.
• Participate in school committees related to simulation education, including simulation team meetings.
• Represent the simulation program at all recruitment, orientation, and other special events.

Evaluation and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with quality standards set forth by accrediting bodies and the simulation center, utilizing data and industry trends to suggest improvements in curriculum development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Science related field
• Five years of simulation training
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal Healthcare Training (e.g., BS in healthcare field).
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Certification
• Proficiency in simulation technology and tools, including manikins, task trainers, and audiovisual systems.

Classified Title: Simulation Educator

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF

Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($90,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing

Department name: Simulation/Clinical Labs

Personnel area: School of Nursing