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.

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.