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Clinical Simulation Educator Jobs in Washington, DC

Manager - Simulation Center

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

... education through simulation in partnership with clinical and operational leaders. Provides ... clinical expertise to the simulation process by assisting in role playing applications, props ...

Simulation Technician

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$30.49 - $49.70/hr

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent * Certification: At least two years of experience in a relevant clinical environment. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering ...

Nursing Educator

Washington, DC · On-site

$46 - $50/hr

Clinical and Skills Training: Provide expert practical demonstrations, supervise skill-building ... simulation and practice. * Classroom & Lab Management: Create and maintain an organized ...

Nursing Educator

Washington, DC · On-site

$46 - $50/hr

Clinical and Skills Training: Provide expert practical demonstrations, supervise skill-building ... simulation and practice. * Classroom & Lab Management: Create and maintain an organized ...

Capstone Clinical Nursing Instructor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$45.25 - $61.50/hr

... education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care ... May teach simulation/skills lab and/or didactic course content under supervision of course ...

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How much do clinical simulation educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical simulation educator in Washington, DC is $49.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.12 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical simulation educator?

A Clinical Simulation Educator is a professional who designs, implements, and evaluates simulation-based training for healthcare students and professionals. They use realistic scenarios, mannequins, and technology to enhance clinical skills, critical thinking, and teamwork in a controlled learning environment. Their responsibilities may include developing curricula, facilitating debriefing sessions, and ensuring simulations align with educational and industry standards. This role is essential in improving patient safety and healthcare outcomes by providing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a clinical simulation educator?

A Clinical Simulation Educator typically spends their days designing, planning, and facilitating simulation scenarios to help healthcare learners practice clinical skills and decision-making. They are responsible for preparing simulation equipment, briefing and debriefing participants, and evaluating learner performance. Additionally, they collaborate with faculty and clinical teams to align simulations with curriculum goals and may provide technical support to ensure simulations run smoothly. This role combines hands-on technical work with educational guidance, ensuring that learners receive realistic and impactful training experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical simulation educator?

To thrive as a Clinical Simulation Educator, you need a solid clinical background, experience in healthcare education, and familiarity with simulation-based teaching techniques, typically supported by a relevant degree and licensure. Proficiency in operating simulation manikins, audiovisual recording systems, and simulation scenario design software such as Laerdal or CAE is commonly required. Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills enable educators to effectively facilitate realistic learning experiences for healthcare staff and students. These capabilities are crucial for developing clinical competence, fostering safe learning environments, and ensuring high-quality educational outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Simulation Educator job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,540 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Manager - Simulation Center

Luminis Health

Annapolis, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Job description

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

1.     Manage all operations within the SAIL center, lead the execution of surgical innovation and simulation projects as assigned by surgical leadership, and provide direct oversight and management of all Simulation Center employees and interns.

2.     Design and implement educational programs for all staff and continuing education through simulation in partnership with clinical and operational leaders. Provides clinical expertise to the simulation process by assisting in role playing applications, props placement, creation of sim scenarios, and moulage set-up to create a virtual healthcare setting.

3.     Serve as a representative of SAIL and AAMC to external parties by providing services such as staff and provider recruitment support, tours, community events, and donor activities in collaboration with the LH Foundation.

4.     Engage the current Medical Staff, Patient Care Services, Clinical Education and other departments, as it pertains to programmatic opportunities and growth for innovation and advanced training within the Health System.

5.     Tracks and routinely disseminate all simulation metrics for the center, tracks revenue cycle activities related to third-party vendors, and coordinate activities related to simulation accreditations, as relevant.

6.     Coordinates the inventory of supplies and equipment as needed for simulation and the innovation suite, with support from the simulation technician.

7.     Provide subject matter expertise input to research and industry proposals and partner to facilitate revenue producing relationships with industry.

8.     Leads the creation of and approval process for the Simulation Center operating budgets and capital budget.

9.     Identifies and implement operational efficiencies, including capacity and throughput management, resource allocation and budget related to the operations of the Simulation Center.

10. Provides hands-on simulation support, mannequin operation, cadaver coordination, and AV/technical support for surgery education events, CME/CEU events, and video conferencing events.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

         Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Health Education or related healthcare field preferred.

        Minimum 5 years of clinical education experience, required.

        Working knowledge and experience with simulation centers; Simulation certification preferred.

       Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing required.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands:

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities. 


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