What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulation Coordinator of Nursing & Allied Health Programs position at Piedmont Virginia Community College?
Title: Simulation Coordinator of Nursing & Allied Health Programs
Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College
Location: Albemarle - 003
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $63,000 - $75,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Position Description – Simulation Coordinator of Nursing and Allied Health Programs
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open-access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu
PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve.
Position Title: Simulation Coordinator of Nursing and Allied Health Programs
Department: Health and Life Sciences
Employment type: Restricted Position (3-Years), Full-time, Classified, exempt
This posting is for current PVCC employees only
This posting is for current PVCC employees only
A restricted position carries limitations due to funding, length of service, or other special conditions. Such conditions include funding in whole or in part by non-state revenues (e.g. grants, fees, etc.), restricted state revenues, limited appointment period, non-continuing assignments, or other restricted conditions. Restrictions may apply to teaching, administrative, and professional faculty positions as well as classified positions.
Position Purpose:
Piedmont Virginia Community College seeks an innovative and collaborative individual to join our team as the Simulation Coordinator of Nursing and Allied Health Programs, including, but not limited to, Radiography, Sonography, Surgical Technology, EMS-paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, and other healthcare programs.
Appointment Date: July 1, 2025, or as soon as hired.
Position Purpose:
Piedmont Virginia Community College seeks an innovative and collaborative individual to join our team as the Simulation Coordinator of Nursing and Allied Health Programs, including, but not limited to, Radiography, Sonography, Surgical Technology, EMS-paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, and other healthcare programs.
Appointment Date: July 1, 2025, or as soon as hired.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Dean of Nursing, Allied Health Program Heads, and the Healthcare Lab Manager to develop comprehensive simulation programs, coordinate with faculty to design scenarios, oversee simulation execution, including, setup and operation of equipment, maintenance of the simulation training schedule, confidential student records, and evaluate outcomes.
PVCC seeks applicants who are committed to the community college mission: teaching, learning, and student success; integrating learning outcomes assessment into course development and instruction; utilizing current and emerging technologies to enhance instruction; and other responsibilities that contribute to the college's progress.
Finalists will be invited to talk to the committee through a simulation they've designed, including objectives, setup, operation, scenario progression, and debrief plan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the review of scheduled simulations, objectives, and required preparations.
- Assist faculty with clinical simulations and student learning activities.
- Ensure the accuracy of scenarios, props, and documents.
- Manage setup, operation, and take down of simulations and equipment.
- Prepare the debriefing room and necessary materials.
- Operate and troubleshoot simulation technology.
- Program, test, and run simulation scenarios.
- Support students in practicing and demonstrating lab skills.
- Provide oversight to students working with mannequins during simulations, under the guidance of instructors.
- Orient students to simulation rooms and manikins.
Technical Maintenance and Support:
In collaboration with the healthcare lab manager:
In collaboration with the healthcare lab manager:
- Maintain and troubleshoot simulation technology, including A/V systems, high-fidelity simulators, and medical equipment.
- Schedule and perform routine simulator maintenance.
- Clean, repair, and ensure all equipment remains in working order.
- Manage inventory, track supplies, and recommend purchases.
- Collaborate with IT and vendors for technical support and system maintenance.
- Train faculty and staff on simulation technology.
- Audit, test, and update systems to meet current specifications.
Instructional & Operational Support:
- Integrate emerging simulation technologies and participate in ongoing training.
- Develop supplemental instructional materials with faculty and program heads.
- Assist in selecting and implementing instructional software and assessment tools.
- Support nursing and allied health program accreditation and reaccreditation processes.
- Bachelor’s degree or experiential/functional equivalent in a healthcare or science related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in education and simulations within the allied health field.
- Exceptional leadership and organizational skills, advanced knowledge of simulation technologies and methodologies, and strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong commitment to the community college mission and philosophy, students, and teaching in a community college.
- Availability during day, evening, and weekend hours as necessary.
- Master’s degree or higher.
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or must be willing to obtain certification within the first year of employment.
- One year or more of simulation experience.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $63,000 - $75,000
