Nursing Simulation Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Summary Description:
The Simulation Coordinator is a registered nurse who supports the nursing simulation and skills laboratories by assisting faculty with the planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based learning activities. Working collaboratively with faculty, the Simulation Coordinator helps facilitate learning experiences that support student achievement of course outcomes, AACN (2021) Essentials, NCLEX readiness, clinical judgment, patient safety competencies, and program outcomes.
The Simulation Coordinator is responsible for the upkeep of simulation equipment, supplies, standardized patients, simulation technologies, skills laboratories, simulation-based clinical replacement experiences, faculty support related to simulation, and compliance with INACSL Standards of Best Practice, CCNE standards, and Oregon State Board of Nursing regulations. This staff position is a benefits-eligible, .75 FTE non-exempt position that extends from August-May.
Primary Job Duties:

• Coordinate simulation and skills laboratory activities across all levels of the Prelicensure BSN curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to design, implement, revise, and evaluate simulation scenarios aligned with course outcomes and AACN (2021) Essentials.
• In collaboration with nursing faculty assist with simulation pre-briefing, simulation experiences, and debriefing using evidence-based methodologies.
• Following each laboratory, simulation, and skills session, restores and maintains the simulation and skills laboratories in a clean, organized, and patient-ready condition.
• Maintains organization of the simulation and skills laboratories, ensuring equipment, supplies, and teaching materials are properly stored, inventoried, and readily accessible.
• In collaboration with nursing faculty, assist with the development of realistic simulation experiences that promote clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and patient safety.
• Prepares simulation and skills laboratories, equipment, supplies, and standardized patients to support laboratory and simulation learning activities.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair of high-fidelity simulators, audiovisual systems, task trainers, and simulation technology.
• Monitor simulation supply inventories and coordinate purchasing recommendations.
• Maintain simulation laboratory schedules and coordinate simulation space utilization in accordance with the Dean of Nursing.
• Support nursing faculty in simulation technology, simulation facilitation, and debriefing best practices.
• Support student remediation, competency validation, and skills laboratory activities.
• Assist when needed with development and implementation of simulation policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collect and maintain simulation utilization data, student participation records, and assessment information.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support CCNE accreditation, AACN (2021) Essentials implementation, and Oregon State Board of Nursing compliance activities.
• Support orientation activities, open laboratory sessions, student skills workshops, and university-wide events.
• Participate in professional organizations and maintain current knowledge of simulation standards and best practices.
• Maintain compliance with INACSL Standards of Best Practice.
• Understand and promote the mission, vision, values, and core themes of Warner Pacific University.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills in all interactions with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to a Christian liberal arts education and professional nursing program by upholding the mission of the University and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse license.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential or eligibility (upon hire)
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Two years' experience in simulation-based education, nursing skills instruction, clinical instruction, or healthcare education.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field.
• College teaching or clinical instruction experience.
• Knowledge of AACN (2021 and 2026) Essentials, INACSL Standards of Best Practice, CCNE accreditation standards, and Oregon State Board of Nursing regulations.

Physical Demands - Work Environment:
The position is located in a combination office, classroom, skills laboratory, and simulation laboratory environment. Professional/business casual attire or scrubs is required.
This position routinely requires standing, walking, lifting equipment and supplies, moving task trainers and simulators, setting up patient care environments, and operating simulation technologies.
Warner Pacific University's Mission:Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, liberal arts University dedicated to providing students with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.
Warner Pacific University's Commitment to Diversity: Warner Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Warner Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve.
Employment and Lifestyle Standards:
Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered urban liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. The University was founded in 1937 by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). Central to Warner Pacific's identity as a Christ-centered higher education institution is the policy of hiring persons whose personal and professional lives reflect:
1.A belief in the deity of and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of Scripture and the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit.
2.The practice of following Christ through day-to-day personal lifestyle choices.
3.A vitality of Christian experience maturing in insight and application and appreciative of differing viewpoints.
4.A commitment to life-long learning and service through personal and professional development.
5.For teaching faculty, the expression of artful teaching, based on mastery of relevant subject matter and in an environment of purposeful and rigorous inquiry amongst a community of scholars who support one another.
6. A capability, by temperament, preparation, and will, to support students as they confront the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of their lives.
7.A sensitivity to and support for the mission, core themes, vision, values, ethos and traditions of the Warner Pacific University community.
8. A commitment to teaching and serving in harmony with the doctrines of the Holy Bible.
Employee Agreement:
Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.
Warner Pacific's students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individual's behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community, there may be cause for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation occurs.
Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject.All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above.Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal arts University, the University exercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose.
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