Clinical Simulation Operations Specialist / Simulation RN- College of Nursing

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:

•Master’s 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; experienc