Simulation Educator Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties This posting is to establish an applicant pool for potential openings in 2026. While a position is not guaranteed, we encourage interested candidates to apply so they may be considered if a vacancy becomes available. *We are hiring for multiple openings.

This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Job Summary Contributes to classroom and clinical instruction in collaboration with and under the direction of a nurse educator and the nurse administrator. Provides high quality instruction and engagement with students in the clinical and/or lab settings in order to assist them in meeting course outcomes.

Collaborate with the Dean/Nurse Administrator and nurse educator faculty to determine student progression. Essential Duties Provides instruction for clinical and nursing lab courses as assigned. Supervises student clinical experiences in long-term care, acute care and/or community health settings as assigned.

Engages with students to provide a meaningful presence in their clinical learning and in their achievement of course outcomes. Provides current course content, in collaboration with the Nurse Educator Faculty, that is informative, well organized and supports student learning and success. Follows program procedures for lab activities and clinical remediation.

Evaluates student performance in nursing lab, clinical, and simulation, using approved program student evaluation tools. Communicates students' clinical and lab progress, concerns, and absences to the Dean/Nurse Administrator and Nurse Educator Faculty. Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.

Completes instructional duties, reports, and paperwork assigned. Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities. Maintains current credentials or licensures and immunizations as required by the program.

Creates and maintains a positive learning environment that focuses on safety, respect of clients and colleagues, and effective communication. Models professional nursing practices and behaviors for students. Complies with all Board policies and administrative regulations.

Additional Duties Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum and Desired Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing Experience/Training: Minimum (3) years of recent full-time experience as a registered nurse in an acute, community based, or long-term care setting A current unencumbered registered nurse license in the State of Oregon, or a current unencumbered RN license in another state and ability to be licensed in the State of Oregon prior to assignment start date Current driver's license, insurance, and the ability to be insured by the college's insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history Must have current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card Must have documentation of immunizations Desired Qualifications Master's degree in nursing or current enrollment in a master's degree program with a focus in education and graduating within one (1) year of hire Experience with curriculum and teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations Previous experience in nursing education with documented coursework in education and/or curriculum development and clinical supervision Experience in a long-term care nursing setting Long term care experience highly desired.

Additional Requirements: Must be able to work flexible hours with some weekends and/or evenings Will be required to submit a pre-employment drug screen Some clinical sites may require submission of a background check in addition to the College's standard check Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Knowledge of nursing skills and the role of the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse Knowledge of methods of assessment and evaluation of student's nursing skills and care of client in a clinical setting. Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds Ability to work independently in handling multiple tasks, priorities and changing deadlines Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Ability to utilize a computer and any necessary software Working Conditions and Important Information Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions.

Salary Placement Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.

Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.