Nursing Faculty & Simulation Coordinator
FORTIS Colleges and Institutes · Norfolk, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, implement, and evaluate simulation experiences using Education Affiliates-approved simulation cases, teaching protocols, and best practices.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to ensure simulation activities support course and program learning outcomes.
- Develop, maintain, and oversee simulation lab policies, procedures, and operational protocols.
- Schedule and coordinate simulation experiences for nursing students and interdisciplinary learning activities.
- Manage daily operations of the simulation laboratory, including day, evening, and special event scheduling.
- Maintain accurate records of student participation and simulation activities.
- Order, inventory, and maintain simulation equipment and supplies to ensure lab readiness.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of simulation equipment, software, audiovisual systems, and mannequin functionality.
- Serve as Chair of the campus Simulation Committee.
- Partner with the EA Simulation Council and Director of Simulation to implement current simulation standards and best practices.
- Provide budget recommendations for simulation equipment, supplies, and instructional resources.
Teaching & Student Success (Approximately 30% of Role)
- Teach nursing courses, laboratory sessions, clinical experiences, and/or simulation activities as assigned.
- Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that promotes clinical reasoning, professional development, and student success.
- Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with faculty to continuously improve curriculum and instructional strategies.
Qualifications
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Virginia or a compact license with privileges to practice in Virgina.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience.
- Recent experience teaching in classroom, laboratory, clinical, or simulation settings.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Able to work effectively with a diverse student population and multidisciplinary team.
- Completion of Education Affiliates simulation training or comparable simulation education experience.
- Working knowledge of simulation technologies, including basic troubleshooting of simulation software, audiovisual systems, and high-fidelity mannequins.
Work Schedule
This position may require flexibility to support daytime, evening, and occasional weekend simulation and instructional activities based on campus and student needs.
Classification
Exempt
Travel
None