Nurse Simulation Educator, College of Nursing

The College of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor (12 Month) / Nurse Simulation Educator.

Job Summary

The Nursing Simulation Educator will provide leadership and instruction in simulation-based nursing education and will collaborate with nursing faculty to design, implement, facilitate, and evaluate high-quality simulation learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and facilitate simulation-based learning experiences for undergraduate and/or graduate nursing students.
• Collaborate with course faculty to align simulation activities with course and program learning outcomes.
• Develop realistic patient scenarios using high-fidelity simulation, standardized patients, task trainers, virtual simulation, and other modalities.
• Facilitate evidence-based pre-briefing, simulation, and debriefing sessions.
• Evaluate student clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, psychomotor skills, and clinical competencies.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Participate in curriculum development, course planning, student assessment, and program evaluation.
• Support faculty development related to simulation-based teaching and debriefing.
• Maintain current knowledge of healthcare simulation standards, nursing education, clinical practice, and emerging simulation technologies.
• Participate in faculty governance, committees, professional service, and other activities appropriate to the Assistant Professor role.
• Contribute to quality improvement and scholarly activities related to nursing simulation and education.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited institution.
• New York State Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to facilitate simulation and debriefing with a commitment to evidence-based simulation, clinical judgment, patient safety, and student success.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing, Education, or a related discipline.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification.
• Experience in nursing education and/or healthcare simulation.
• Experience with high-fidelity simulation and simulation technology.
• Experience developing simulation scenarios and assessment strategies.
• Experience mentoring or developing faculty in simulation-based education.
• Current BLS certification and other relevant clinical certifications.