Simulation Nurse (On-Call) (Part-Time) (Gilbert, AZ)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona in the Greater Phoenix Area seeks a Simulation Nurse to support a dynamic healthcare simulation laboratory aligned with best practices and cutting-edge technology. The role focuses on student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities under the CON leadership.

The position requires RN licensure, a BSN, and at least 3 years of related experience, with a preference for advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and RN licensure required.
• Ability to work part-time in a simulation lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain clinical lab and simulation environments with attention to detail.
• Set up, reset and run simulation-based education activities.
• Assist faculty and students with use of simulation technology.
• Provide remediation support and communicate progress per CON policies.
• Maintain inventory and equipment for simulation labs.

Skills

Nursing

Simulation support

Interprofessional education

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Tools

High-fidelity mannequins

Simulation software

Job description

Posting Number req26673

Department College of Nursing

Department Website Link https://nursing.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location Greater Phoenix Area

Address 92 W. Vaughn Ave, Suite 301, Gilbert, AZ 85233 USA

Position Highlights

The College of Nursing Simulation Nurse is responsible for supporting a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices, leading edge technology and the testing of new approaches. The Simulation Nurse will collaborate with the U of A College of Nursing Simulation team and under the direction of the Director and Site Coordinator work with faculty to support student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Simulation and skills related:

• Prepare and maintain clinical laboratory and simulation environments with extreme attention to detail including props and moulage.
• Set-up, reset and take-down simulation, deliberative practice, remediation, and testing environments.
• Support faculty and staff during planning, trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities.
• Assist students and faculty with use of technology (simulators, computers, and audio-visual equipment).
• Operate simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications.
• Perform manikin software programing and implement simulated scenarios.
• Demonstrate application of simulation-based education best practices.
• Contribute to development and refinement of simulation-based activities.
• Provide remediation support to students according to faculty specifications and communicate student’s progress per CON policies.

Inventory and maintenance related:

• Participate in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and general cleanliness.
• Assist in maintaining organized ongoing supply inventory, placing orders, and stocking supplies.
• Maintain inventory, par stock and related documents for consumable and durable laboratory resources.
• Maintain testing supplies separate from lab kits and open stock to ensure needed items are on-hand for testing.
• Restock, organize, and maintain supply areas and carts.
• Provide ongoing support and management of student laboratory kits.

Other:

• Maintain awareness and careful use of simulation-based education activities calendar(s).
• Participate in CON simulation team meetings and assigned work groups.
• Support development and refinement of processes, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize software, applications, and databases as directed.
• Support orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff.
• Work with volunteer students as assigned.
• Assist with tours and events for a variety of groups and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• RN licensure and graduation from an accredited nursingprogram required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS).
• Experience with a variety of high-fidelity manikins and software.
• Simulation-based education experience.
• Interprofessional education experience.Integrative Health related experience.
• Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education or Healthcare.

Rank Instructor

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week Varies

Job FTE 0.025

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Rate of Pay $40.00 - $50.00

Compensation Type hourly rate

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 3

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Janine Hinton | [e-mail]

Open Date 7/31/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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