Part Time Nursing Simulation Operations (Sim Ops) Specialist

PartTime Nursing Simulation Operations (Sim Ops) Specialist

Job Title: PartTime Nursing Simulation Operations (Sim Ops) SpecialistDepartment: NursingEffective Date: July 8, 2026Reports to: Director of Clinical & Laboratory Education# of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 2Job Description:The Nursing Simulation Operations Specialist supports daytoday operations of the nursing simulation and skills labs to ensure highquality, standardsaligned simulation-based learning experiences. The role partners with faculty to set up, run, and break down simulations; maintains manikins, task trainers, and AV systems; and helps align lab practices with recognized accreditation standards and best practices. [inacsl.org], [ssih.org]Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the efficiency of laboratory educationDuties/Responsibilities:
• Fosters the general goals of the school as derived from the mission statement
• Simulation Delivery & Support
• Prepare, program, and operate high, mid, and lowfidelity manikins, task trainers, and standardized patient activities during simulations and skills sessions. [inacsl.org]
• Run simulation sessions (including moulage, scenario triggers, vital sign changes, and realtime troubleshooting) and support pre-briefing and debriefing workflows alongside faculty [inacsl.org]
• Capture and manage audio/video using the center's AV platform; ensure secure storage and retrieval aligned to institutional policy [ssih.org]
• Maintain inventory; coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and software/firmware updates for simulators and AV systems; track consumables and place orders [ssih.org]
• Create and maintain equipment SOPs, quickstart guides, and checklists that reflect current best practices (e.g., INACSL HSSOBP Operations) [inacsl.org]
• Help implement and document practices consistent with the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (e.g., Prebriefing, Facilitation, Debriefing, Operations, Professional Integrity). [inacsl.org]
• Support program documentation and evidence collection to meet Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Accreditation standards (Core plus applicable domains)
• Assist faculty alignment with state and national guidance on simulation substitution in prelicensure nursing (e.g., NCSBN Simulation Guidelines and findings from the NCSBN National Simulation Study). [ncsbn.org], [ncsbn.org]
• Train faculty and student workers on simulator/AV use, room turnover, and basic troubleshooting; promote psychological safety and professional integrity in all SBE activities. [inacsl.org]
• Contribute to continuous improvement: gather feedback, track session metrics, and recommend enhancements to scenarios, equipment, and workflows aligned with standards. [inacsl.org]Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Research and analysis skills
• Experience working with lab equipment
• Mathematic and measurement skills
• Knowledge of computer research and analysis programs
• Exceptional teamwork skills
• Ability to keep detailed recordsQualifications
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate in a complex organization
• Experience with database management (e.g. equipment and supplies inventory) and general computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform professionally under stress, to implement conflict resolution
• Highly organized with the energy to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Knowledge, skill, and experience with simulation
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of people and groups
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Experience working with video recording and projection equipment and human patient simulators
• Organizational and problem-solving s