Clinical Simulation Operations Specialist / Simulation RN- College of Nursing

Gainesville, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 38

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Registered Nurse III
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and two years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 Florida Statutes.
Job Description:	Simulation Operations & Technical Support Operate and maintain simulation equipment including high-fidelity manikins task trainers and VR/AV systems. Prepare simulation environments to reflect realistic clinical settings ensuring equipment functionality and scenario accuracy. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during simulation sessions. Schedule and execute after-hours preventive maintenance windows and periodic PM/weekend simulation events aligned to academic needs. Monitor vendor roadmaps and implement updates aligned with industry standards and best practices. Clinical Expertise & Scenario Facilitation Serve as a clinical resource during simulation activities portraying roles such as nurse patient or family member to enhance realism. Collaborate with faculty to design and refine simulation scenarios aligned with course objectives and current clinical guidelines. Participate in pre-briefing and debriefing sessions to reinforce clinical reasoning communication and patient safety principles. Educational Collaboration & Student Support Mentor students during simulation experiences promoting critical thinking and professional behavior. Support faculty in integrating simulation into curricula and evaluating student performance and learning outcomes. Assist in assessing the effectiveness of simulation-based instruction and identifying areas for improvement. Program Development Quality Assurance & Reporting Contribute to the development of new simulation initiatives and interprofessional education activities. Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to simulation utilization student outcomes and program effectiveness. Maintain accurate records of simulation sessions equipment usage and student participation. Own recurring analytics deliverables (e.g. monthly utilization and throughput equipment uptime incident trends student performance indicators) and present concise reports to the NRC Director and faculty leads. Collaborate with the operations team to build publish and maintain role-appropriate dashboards (faculty leadership operations) using Excel and data visualization tools; ensure data quality version control and documentation. Work with the Director to establish lightweight KPIs (e.g. scenario start-on-time rate device uptime first-pass scenario readiness crash-event mean time to resolve) and drive continuous improvement. Industry & Standards Surveillance Monitor and summarize industry trends and standards (e.g. INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation SSH guidance vendor release notes). Recommend practical upgrades and adjustments to pedagogy and operations based on emerging best practices. Lab Management Supervision & Professional Development Ensure the Kirbo Lab is organized clean and fully operational. Monitor inventory and coordinate maintenance and upgrades of simulation equipment. Supervise train and schedule student workers; assign daily tasks (room turnover restocking basic device checks) and provide coaching and feedback. Stay current with trends in simulation technology nursing education and clinical practice through continuing education and professional development.
Expected Salary:	$35.52 - 38.31 /hour
Required Qualifications:	Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and two years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 Florida Statutes.
Preferred:	Masters degree in Nursing Experience with simulation-based education or clinical instruction Working knowledge of medical terminology physiology pharmacology and equipment Understanding of confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive materials Familiarity with UF and CON rules regulations policies and procedures Certification in simulation (e.g. CHSE Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) Experience in academic or healthcare education settings Demonstrated experience or willingness to learn how to produce operational reports and maintain dashboards (Excel required; familiarity with Tableau Power BI or Looker Studio preferred) Experience supervising student workers peer mentors or similar roles Knowledge of INACSL Standards and SSH guidance; experience operationalizing standards into simulation design and QA Intermediate data skills (pivot tables lookups basic SQL or Power Query) and comfort presenting insights to non-technical audiences Strong clinical judgment and instructional skills Technological proficiency with simulation and VR/AV systems Familiarity with simulation platforms and equipment (e.g. Laerdal CAE Gaumard) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools Operational analytics and data visualization skills; ability to design clear dashboards and executive-ready summaries Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Team leadership and coaching skills for student workers; ability to delegate and quality-check task completion Time-management and flexibility to support PM/weekend events without service degradation Ability to work independently and collaboratively Commitment to student success and academic excellence
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

Required Experience:

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Classification Title:Registered Nurse IIIClassification Minimum Requirements:Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and two years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 Florida Statutes.Job Description:Simulation Operations & Te...

Classification Title:	Registered Nurse III
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and two years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 Florida Statutes.
Job Description:	Simulation Operations & Technical Support Operate and maintain simulation equipment including high-fidelity manikins task trainers and VR/AV systems. Prepare simulation environments to reflect realistic clinical settings ensuring equipment functionality and scenario accuracy. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during simulation sessions. Schedule and execute after-hours preventive maintenance windows and periodic PM/weekend simulation events aligned to academic needs. Monitor vendor roadmaps and implement updates aligned with industry standards and best practices. Clinical Expertise & Scenario Facilitation Serve as a clinical resource during simulation activities portraying roles such as nurse patient or family member to enhance realism. Collaborate with faculty to design and refine simulation scenarios aligned with course objectives and current clinical guidelines. Participate in pre-briefing and debriefing sessions to reinforce clinical reasoning communication and patient safety principles. Educational Collaboration & Student Support Mentor students during simulation experiences promoting critical thinking and professional behavior. Support faculty in integrating simulation into curricula and evaluating student performance and learning outcomes. Assist in assessing the effectiveness of simulation-based instruction and identifying areas for improvement. Program Development Quality Assurance & Reporting Contribute to the development of new simulation initiatives and interprofessional education activities. Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to simulation utilization student outcomes and program effectiveness. Maintain accurate records of simulation sessions equipment usage and student participation. Own recurring analytics deliverables (e.g. monthly utilization and throughput equipment uptime incident trends student performance indicators) and present concise reports to the NRC Director and faculty leads. Collaborate with the operations team to build publish and maintain role-appropriate dashboards (faculty leadership operations) using Excel and data visualization tools; ensure data quality version control and documentation. Work with the Director to establish lightweight KPIs (e.g. scenario start-on-time rate device uptime first-pass scenario readiness crash-event mean time to resolve) and drive continuous improvement. Industry & Standards Surveillance Monitor and summarize industry trends and standards (e.g. INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation SSH guidance vendor release notes). Recommend practical upgrades and adjustments to pedagogy and operations based on emerging best practices. Lab Management Supervision & Professional Development Ensure the Kirbo Lab is organized clean and fully operational. Monitor inventory and coordinate maintenance and upgrades of simulation equipment. Supervise train and schedule student workers; assign daily tasks (room turnover restocking basic device checks) and provide coaching and feedback. Stay current with trends in simulation technology nursing education and clinical practice through continuing education and professional development.
Expected Salary:	$35.52 - 38.31 /hour
Required Qualifications:	Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and two years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 Florida Statutes.
Preferred:	Masters degree in Nursing Experience with simulation-based education or clinical instruction Working knowledge of medical terminology physiology pharmacology and equipment Understanding of confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive materials Familiarity with UF and CON rules regulations policies and procedures Certification in simulation (e.g. CHSE Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) Experience in academic or healthcare education settings Demonstrated experience or willingness to learn how to produce operational reports and maintain dashboards (Excel required; familiarity with Tableau Power BI or Looker Studio preferred) Experience supervising student workers peer mentors or similar roles Knowledge of INACSL Standards and SSH guidance; experience operationalizing standards into simulation design and QA Intermediate data skills (pivot tables lookups basic SQL or Power Query) and comfort presenting insights to non-technical audiences Strong clinical judgment and instructional skills Technological proficiency with simulation and VR/AV systems Familiarity with simulation platforms and equipment (e.g. Laerdal CAE Gaumard) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools Operational analytics and data visualization skills; ability to design clear dashboards and executive-ready summaries Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Team leadership and coaching skills for student workers; ability to delegate and quality-check task completion Time-management and flexibility to support PM/weekend events without service degradation Ability to work independently and collaboratively Commitment to student success and academic excellence
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes