RN-SIMULATION EDUCATOR

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an RN-SIMULATION EDUCATOR. The RN-Simulation Educator plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing simulation-based learning experiences for both undergraduate and graduate nursing students. This position is responsible for supporting the implementation of clinical simulation experiences. The RN-Simulation Educator will also contribute to procedural skills training, clinical practice labs, and teaching support across the lab experiences. This role works with faculty and other lab personnel to implement planned activities and simulation experiences.
Duties include setting up appropriate task trainers, manikins, supplies, and other equipment, implementing simulation experiences, skills instruction and coaching. This individual will also support the daily lab operations as needed. This is an onsite, non-remote position. Collaborate with other lab personnel to provide learning experiences in clinical skills and simulation to meet faculty and student educational needs. Collaborate with faculty and simulation leadership to design and implement procedural, immersive onsite, and distance simulation experiences aligned with course objectives and according to standards of best practice. Prepare simulation environments, including equipment setup, moulage, and scenario programming. Facilitate simulation sessions, including pre-briefing, scenario execution, and structured debriefing using evidence-based methods. Evaluate and revise simulation activities based on learner feedback and performance data. Support faculty in lab-based teaching and clinical skills instruction, also facilitating practice lab experiences. Coaches students to develop skill mastery and may validate student performance according to set guidelines. Assists procedural simulation with setups, takedown, and monitoring of intensives and other procedural focused experiences. Coordinates the appropriate setup and efficient breakdown of lab courses. Participates in the management of supplies and equipment inventory. Maintains simulation equipment, task trainers, and supplies in collaboration with simulation operations staff. Communicates equipment and supply needs in preparation for skills and simulation events for coordination of purchase or repair. Facilitates tours for recruiting faculty, prospective students, and high school students. Participate in faculty development and training related to simulation pedagogy and technology.
(Annual Salary: $55,180 - $89,670)

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing or other health professions field required.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Superb organizational skills. Proficient computer skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a complex environment. Detail oriented. Self-motivated and works independently. Communicates professionally and effectively with staff, faculty, and students in a mature manner. Works in a collaborative manner and develops effective relationships with team members maintaining professional working relationships.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at .