Regional Nursing Simulation Education Lead - Aurora - Rasmussen University

Description

Regional Simulation Education Lead - School of Nursing
Rasmussen University
This role will support the IL and KS campuses including Aurora, Mokena-Tinley Park, Romeoville-Joliet, Rockford, Overland Park, and Topeka.
The Regional Simulation Education Lead supports the School of Nursing by cultivating a dynamic simulation environment that aligns with program outcomes and national best practices. This role designs, implements, and evaluates simulation experiences, integrates simulation across curricula, and mentor's faculty in effective pedagogy, prebriefing, debriefing, and evaluation. The position provides training in tools such as DocuCare and Clinical Reasoning/Clinical Judgement models, ensures faculty adhere to standardized curricula, and facilitates faculty development opportunities.
In addition, this position coordinates simulation programming at the campus level by leading faculty meetings, assisting with simulation schedules, and providing guidance for faculty and student orientation. Through collaboration with campus and national leadership, this position contributes to accreditation readiness, resource planning, faculty onboarding, and program improvement while maintaining a strong commitment to professional growth and innovation in simulation-based nursing education while adhering to the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
Responsibilities:
Cultivate & Support Simulation Environment

• Support simulation faculty and program leadership with curriculum development and resources to enhance student learning.
• Demonstrate expertise in simulation standards and pedagogy, including design, objectives, outcomes, prebriefing, debriefing, and evaluation methods.
• Apply theoretical principles of adult learning and educational processes in curricular design.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate simulation-based experiences aligned with course/program objectives and Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM.
• Support integration of simulation throughout nursing curricula, ensuring alignment with clinical, lab, and didactic components.
• Contribute to program improvement by analyzing faculty/student feedback and evaluation data.

Faculty & Student Support

• Orient and mentor faculty in simulation pedagogy, including scenario facilitation, prebriefing, debriefing, and evaluation.
• Provide guidance on active learning, NextGen NCLEX-style strategies, and evidence-based teaching methods.
• Train and mentor faculty in DocuCare use, including course setup, documentation, and barcode medication administration.
• Provide guidance on use of Clinical Reasoning/Clinical Judgement tools in prebriefing and debriefing.
• Monitor and verify completion of required simulation faculty training with campus leadership.
• Facilitate ongoing faculty development with campus-specific training, resources, and mentorship opportunities.
• Serve as mentor to simulation faculty throughout the quarter.
• Establish simulation as a safe, structured learning environment that promotes student readiness and confidence.
• Provide structured feedback to campus simulation staff on program operations and scenario implementation.
• Observe simulation sessions as needed, including equipment setup, moulage, operation, and tear-down.

Program Coordination

• Schedule and lead campus-level simulation faculty meetings to align with standardized curriculum and share program updates.
• Ensure faculty deliver simulation scenarios in accordance with the standardized national simulation curriculum sequence.
• Provide direction for student and faculty orientation to the simulation environment, including prebriefing practices and technology use.
• Assist leadership with simulation scheduling, assigning faculty to bays, and ensuring resources are available.

Simulation Operations & Resources

• Develop tools, educational materials, and resources to support simulation activities.
• Operate and troubleshoot simulation technologies, manikins, and audiovisual systems.
• Oversee setup and readiness of simulation environments, including technology, moulage, supplies, and equipment checks.
• Maintain inventory of simulation supplies and consumables; coordinate ordering and tracking.
• Support equipment/software updates and maintenance in collaboration with vendors and National Simulation leadership.
• Provide input into annual simulation center budget and financial planning for equipment replacement/sustainment.
• Participate in departmental meetings, accreditation activities, and strategic planning for simulation operations.

Professionalism & Growth

• Maintain current knowledge of adult learning theory, simulation pedagogy, and best practices.
• Pursue professional development (e.g., CHSE certification, conferences, workshops, professional organizations).
• Support program accreditation and compliance with simulation standards.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and mentoring simulation faculty and technicians.
• Deliver clear, organized training and resources for faculty and staff.

Perform other duties as assigned to support simulation education and the School of Nursing mission.
Reporting Relationships:

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Requirements:

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Current, unencumbered RN license (or eligibility for licensure in the state of practice).
• Minimum of 3 years of direct simulation experience using various modalities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of simulation-based education, curriculum development, and evaluation methods.
• Understanding of adult learning theory and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple campuses.
• Experience with accreditation standards related to simulation (e.g., Society for Simulation in Healthcare, INACSL).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education (CHSE) or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Prior teaching or academic experience in nursing education or simulation.
• Demonstrated ability to design simulation scenarios or activities aligned with program and course objectives.
• Experience with budgeting, equipment purchasing, or program operations.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement (e.g., publications, presentations, or professional organization involvement).
• Familiarity with innovative, team-based learning.

Professional Expectations & Competencies

• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, concise, and tailored communications through various modes (e.g., written, verbal, and visual) to meet the unique needs of diverse audiences.
• Customer Focus: Cultivates strong relationships with internal and external customers by actively listening to their needs and providing timely, customer-centric solutions.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Regularly seeks and incorporates feedback from peers, leaders, and stakeholders to understand and address personal strengths and areas for growth.
• Ensures Accountability: Consistently meets deadlines and delivers on commitments, ensuring work quality and aligning with organizational standards.
• Team Leadership: Provides direction, support, and inspiration to team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of accountability.
• Performance Management: Sets clear performance expectations, conducts regular check-ins, provides constructive feedback, and guides employees in achieving their individual and team goals.
• Talent Development: Identifies and supports the development needs of team members, offering coaching, mentoring, and opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Workforce Planning: Manages team workloads, assigns responsibilities effectively, and ensures adequate resources to meet business objectives.
• Conflict Resolution: Addresses and resolves team conflicts constructively, fostering collaboration and mutual respect among team members.
• Compliance and Policy: Enforces company policies and procedures within the team, ensuring understanding and adherence to organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Alignment: Translates organizational strategies into actionable team objectives, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
• Managing Change: Guides teams through change and ambiguity by fostering adaptability, maintaining clear communication, and providing stability in shifting environments.
• Decision Making & Risk: Assesses and manages risks effectively while making informed, ethical, and timely decisions that align with business objectives.
• Collaboration & Impact: Builds strong relationships beyond the immediate team, working across departments and aligning efforts to broader organizational priorities.

Benefits and Compensation:
Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well-being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.
Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance.A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $77,800.00 to $105, We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needsThis range is subject to change.
Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. We offer a choice of plans for Medical, Dental and Vision, a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, employer paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and numerous voluntary plan options. We also have a continuing education benefit available for full-time employees offering a 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands*, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
*Some programs not available to residents of all states.
About Us:
Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student's first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit
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