Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 223101 - Dean's Office-Nursing
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Nursing Simulated Patient Educator recruits, trains, prepares, and manages simulated patients (SP) in the College of Nursing Simulation Center. Ensures that SPs are prepared to deliver consistent, realistic, and psychologically safe portrayals aligned with learning objectives, assessment needs, and simulation standards. Collaborates closely with faculty, nursing simulation staff, and leadership to integrate simulated patients into a variety of educational activities, including formative simulations, OSCEs, skills validation, and interprofessional learning experiences. Contributes to SP education, feedback training, quality improvement, and program standardization. Maintains fidelity, reliability, and learner trust within simulation-based education. Serves as a key advocate for best practices in simulated patient methodology.
Additional Department Summary: Supports high-quality, learner-centered simulation experiences in nursing and health professions education. Supports the growth and sustainability of the simulation program.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree and four (4) years of experience; OR bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and simulated participant populations. Knowledge of simulation standards and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications: Degree in education, healthcare, theater, communication, or related field. Experience in healthcare simulation or clinical education. Experience working with simulated patients, standardized patients, or experiential learning programs. Training or experience in simulated patient feedback methodologies. Experience supporting OSCEs or high-stakes learner assessments.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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