Nursing Specialist - Simulation

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The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master's degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing is seeking candidates for a Simulation Nurse Specialist position, a 12-month EHRA non-faculty position. The Simulation Nurse Specialist will provide instructional support services in EISLE and assist faculty in developing instruction for the simulation center. They will provide facilitation for a variety of simulation experiences, including manikin-based, Virtual Reality, virtual simulation, tabletop simulations, team building simulations, and other simulated experiences. They will provide faculty development around simulation-based learning. They will assist with scheduling simulation lab activities. They will conduct routine maintenance of the simulation lab space, task trainers, and healthcare simulators (manikins); the setup and breakdown of simulation events; and some basic skills just-in-time review will comprise the bulk of the duties associated with this role. Other duties will include assisting with undergraduate student practice and evaluation of selected skills on an as-needed basis.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Simulation-based education knowledge and expertise
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

-Ability to effectively manage several projects
-Strong organizational skills, including being detail-oriented and knowledge in varied simulation platforms (Gaumard, CAE, Laerdal)
-Knowledge of the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning ( INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice
-Collaborate with faculty and staff in evaluating and refining simulation-based learning
-Possess growth mindset
-At least 1 or more of relevant experience.
-Demonstrate comparable training in simulation or other health sciences.
-Ability to work evening and/or weekends, as needed, with appropriate notice.

Ability to lift < 75 lbs with assistance
Ability to work safely around healthcare devices (i.e., needles and other various healthcare equipment)
Ability to assist in transport of equipment and supplies between buildings as needed.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.