We are looking for a collaborative and innovative Simulation Nurse Educator to support high-quality simulation-based learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. In this role, you will partner with nursing faculty to plan, implement, and evaluate simulation and skills laboratory activities, coordinate daily simulation operations, and ensure laboratory readiness. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, accreditation efforts, faculty development, and the continued growth of the simulation program. Working closely with simulation staff, faculty, and students, you will help prepare future nurses through engaging, evidence-based educational experiences. Experience in nursing education, healthcare simulation, curriculum development, or educational technology is preferred, but candidates with a passion for simulation education and professional development are encouraged to apply.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
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100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
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Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
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The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
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Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
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Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
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Free financial and legal counseling
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Free mental health counseling services
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Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
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Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
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Resources for child and elder care
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Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Responsible for facilitating the operations of the Simulation & Clinical Performance Laboratory (SCPL). Assists and participates in the planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating simulation-based learning to support mission-driven goals, strategies, and initiatives.
Position Key Accountabilities:
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Collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Simulation and nursing school faculty to develop and facilitate all simulation activities of the SCPL in the graduate and undergraduate degree programs.
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Coordinates the set-up and breakdown of simulation activities according to simulation modality.
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Ensures adherence of simulation activities to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes, safety measures, and the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practices (HSSOBP).
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Creates and maintains a weekly schedule that ensures adequate coverage for all simulation activities throughout the academic year in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Simulation.
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Provides technical support for simulators, online learning and audio-visual as needed.
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Assists in the organization and stocking of inventory needs for the simulation laboratory.
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Provides recommendations for purchases with anticipation of future changes/needs of the faculty, students, and university keeping abreast of new methodologies of learning in simulation.
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Facilitates simulation educational activities when necessary.
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Provides training for all users of the SCPL including faculty, students, internal and external learners.
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Provides orientation to new simulation lab staff and direct their training in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Simulation.
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Assists in collecting and analyzing the simulation program data on faculty/learner evaluation and satisfaction.
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Attends professional development activities and conferences in simulation and education.
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Be an active member of the Simulation Committee and participate in its efforts for accreditation.
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Participates in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the university.
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Networks with other lab/simulation coordinators or educators at local/state/national/international level to develop and utilize best practices.
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Communicates effectively with all educators, administrative staff and technical support staff.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
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Knowledge in the operation of simulation equipment, simulators, and task trainers
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Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
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Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) by Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) or commitment to obtain certification within 24 months of hire date required
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Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
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Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS-Instructor) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferre
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited nursing school required
Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
Minimum Experience:
5 years experience as full-time clinical registered nurse, with 1 of those 5 years in a similar educational role required 1 year experience in the operation of simulation equipment, simulators, and task trainers preferred 1 year experience as healthcare simulation educator or simulation technician preferred
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
