Simulation Faculty

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The position is located at the Southside College of Health Services in Colonial Heights, VA with occasional meetings at the College of Nursing on Magellan Pkwy Richmond, VA

The Clinical Simulation Faculty (CSF) promotes and coordinates the teaching-learning activities conducted by the faculty and students while in the Clinical Simulation & Learning Center (CSLC). CSF inform and assist faculty in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of simulation-based learning experiences for students within the Richmond Higher Education Institutes (HEI) as well as partners and stakeholders within the healthcare community.

Job Functions

• Collaborate with academic faculty to determine specific student needs and correlate those needs with course objectives to develop appropriate and effective health care scenarios utilizing simulation-based education. Implement processes required for successful execution of simulation-based learning activities.

• Provide instructional support in the CSLC for students to improve competencies and skills in meeting course objectives.

• Facilitate faculty development to improve competencies and skills in developing and delivering simulation activities to meet course objectives.

• Maintain and update CSLC facilities and equipment by monitoring simulation equipment; troubleshoot and report problems; and assist in data collection.

• Coordinate student and faculty continuing education activities in the CSLC including but not limited to ConnectCare training, POCT training, and respirator fit testing.

• Communicate potential or actual student, faculty, or staff problems to the Dean of the CSLC.

• Assists with scheduling the routine use of the CSLC for college departments, health system departments, and the healthcare community following the established scheduling process.

• Conduct operations of the CSLC according to OSHA requirements.

• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education and membership in professional associations.

Education/Experience

• Required Minimum Education: Master's Degree, Nursing

• Licensure/Certification Required - Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.

• Minimum Years and Type of Experience-1 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse

• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required - Proficiency in the areas of communication, computer and instructional technology, interpersonal skills, and clinical practice are required.

• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred - -Experience in the development and use of clinical simulation scenarios for high fidelity simulation is preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email ~~~ . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ~~~