Description
Position Title: FA26-029: Academic Simulation Nurse Specialist
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: School of Nursing
Location
Edwardsville, ILOpen Date
Dec 15, 2025
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$57,600 annually/9-month contractDescription
The Simulation Nurse is a BSN-prepared registered nurse who will support the design, facilitation, implementation, and debriefing of simulation-based education for undergraduate nursing students. This is a grant-supported position with a focus on geriatric, rural, and long-term care settings. The Simulation Nurse plays a central role in achieving the grant objectives related to simulation training, student readiness for acute and long-term care practice. The position will also receive mentorship and support in pursuing potential pathways as a nurse educator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and facilitate high-fidelity, mid-fidelity, virtual reality, and task-trainer simulation experiences related to geriatric care, community and rural health, long-term care, and acute care concepts.
- Conduct structured debriefing using evidence-based model.
- Collaborate with grant team, simulation team, and graduate assistants.
- Assist grant and simulation team in maintaining evaluation information.
Terms of Appointment
The beginning date of the appointment is January 2026 or as soon as hiring process is completed. The grant extends to the Fall of 2029.
Source of Funds
HRSA Grant
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
Current, unencumbered RN license.
Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with preference for experience in long-term care, geriatrics, community/rural health, acute care.
Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to inclusive learning environments.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Comfort with technology, simulation equipment, and learning management systems (training will be provided).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in simulation-based education, including facilitation or debriefing.
Experience precepting nursing student.
Preference given to nurses interested in pursuing Nurse Educator Academic career
Application Instructions
Please sumbit a cover letter, resume, transcripts of highest degree earned, and contact information for three references.
Application Review
The position will remain open until filled.
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
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