Job Description

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

The College of Nursing and Healthcare Professionals at GCU has an immediate need for a Full Time Nursing Faculty - Simulation Instructor. The Nursing Faculty - Simulation Instructor serves as educational support to the Clinical Operations to ensure excellence in Immersive Simulation learner experience, and in scenario design, facilitation and debriefing methodology and techniques.

Position Location: 27th Avenue and Camelback, Phoenix

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Benefits: Full benefits portfolio including tuition package

What you will do:

Serve as primary educational support for Clinical Simulation Educational ActivitiesProactively coordinate in advance with the Director of Nursing Services to schedule activities and manage equipment and supplies for each activityOversee all training processes and ensures systems and equipment are enabled to meet the learning outcomesLead trial, validation, and evaluation processes for implementation of scenarios as a part of curriculumOrient, coordinate and direct Simulation Technician, actors, volunteers and faculty prior to each scenario experience, facilitation and debriefingCoordinate and assist designated faculty with concurrent and/or retrospective video annotation, data capture and creation of outcome tracking, results and reportsEnsure Faculty & Learners are oriented to capabilities, limitations, safety & proper use of all simulation manikins, trainers, AV, and equipmentManage Clinical Simulation Educational Activity Related Supplies & EquipmentProvide technical and operational support for AV systems, data collection systems, Human Patient Simulator systems, computer systems, and task trainer systemsProvide reports or feedback to didactic faculty on student progress or outcomesOccasionally work evenings and weekends as required by business needs

What you will need:

Master’s degree (MSN) from a CCNE/NLNAC or ACEN accredited programMust have active, current, and unencumbered Arizona RN licenseTwo years related experience in healthcare, clinical healthcare education, or healthcare simulation educationProvide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Why work at GCU:

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings planGenerous time off plan and 11 paid holidaysPaid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored eventsFree covered parkingWe also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program