Director, Clinical Simulation Nursing Education

Summary:  The Clinical Simulation Nurse Educator will coordinate all clinical education experiences in the Nursing Clinical Arts Community (NCAC). The Director of Clinical Simulation Education will develop and implement the Chestnut Hill College Clinical Education Programs including but not limited to:  hiring certified Simulation Nurse Educators; hiring clinical skills educators; aligning all clinical education with the overall nursing curriculum; identifying appropriate equipment needs for the NCAC; developing the NCAC budget.

Chestnut Hill College, founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, is an independent, Catholic institution that strives to foster equality through holistic education within a strong liberal arts tradition.  The mission of the College is dedicated to promoting the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person.  The College, situated in Chestnut Hill, a charming neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, serves a culturally diverse student body. 

Position Qualifications:

• A Master of Science degree in nursing
• National certification as a Nursing Simulation Educator
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Nursing Simulation Educator
• 2-4 years’ experience as a nurse educator
• An unencumbered license OR a multi-state professional nurse license from appropriate states to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Director of Clinical Simulation Education will:

• Have Certification as a Clinical Simulation Nurse Educator:
• Identify educational theories and outcome evidence associated with simulation and implement simulation education based on those theories and evidence.
• Assemble a team of educators to prepare students for clinical excellence utilizing a variety of teaching learning modalities including low and high fidelity simulation.
• Create a learning environment that encourages active learning, repetitive practice, and reflection to facilitate clinical learning and decision-making in an open learning environment.
• Identify objectives and expected outcomes for each simulation-based experience.
• Develop evaluation rubrics to determine acquisition of KSAs in clinical education.
• Participate in all curricular development and implementation work with faculty.
• Provide guidance and professional development opportunities for NCAC staff; and,
• Develop and manage the Simulation portion of the NCAC budget.
• Simulation faculty will attend in-house educational programs in preparation for their role in clinical simulation exercises.  As well, all clinical simulation faculty must attend a minimum of 6 simulation continuing education programs annually
• Maintain continuing professional development   in accordance with Pennsylvania Board of Nursing regulation regarding continuing education with a minimum of 6 continuing education credits/units annually in the area of clinical specialization.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via ADP Workforce Now HERE.   No phone calls, please.

Chestnut Hill College is an employer committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value.  To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.