University of Southern Mississippi

Director of Simulation Centers

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Simulation Centers.

Position Details

Location

Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Position Type

Faculty

Employment Status

Full Time

Grant Funded

No

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Job Summary

Provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based education within the College of Nursing and Health Professions. Ensures that simulation activities are integrated into the curriculum to enhance clinical competencies, critical thinking, and interprofessional collaboration. Assures the effective and efficient operation of the Clinical Simulation Center, assesses and provides recommendations for meeting program and student needs, and oversees the operation of high and medium fidelity technology to ensure safe and effective use of the simulation equipment. The individual in this position is expected to be present and available during the normal business hours of the CNHP throughout the contract period and will have occasional arranged work obligations outside of the CNHP’s normal business hours. This position collaborates with the Gulf Park Simulation Coordinator, Assistant to the Dean for Technology and Simulation, the Records and Technology Assistant.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead initiatives to achieve and maintain accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). Ensure simulation activities promote competencies outlined in the AACN Essentials, including clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, and evidence-based practice.
2. Collaborate with academic and clinical leaders to integrate simulation into curricula across programs.
3. Implement continuous quality improvement processes to assess the effectiveness of simulation activities. Collect and analyze data to inform decision-making and demonstrate the impact of simulation on student learning outcomes.
4. Develops, implements, updates, and monitors Clinical Simulation Center policies, procedures, use, and operation in collaboration with the Dean, school directors, program coordinators, faculty, and appropriate Dean’s Office staff.
5. Manage the Simulation Center's budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic goals. Coordinates with the Assistant to the Dean for Finance and Administration on the inventory of the Clinical Simulation Center (supplies, props, etc.), ensures the storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
6. Monitors and schedules use, signing out, and movement of Clinical Simulation Center equipment and space. Assists with data entry for various recordkeeping.
7. Monitors and assures appropriate standards of Clinical Simulation Center cleanliness and collaborates with the Gulf Park Simulation Coordinator, Assistant to the Dean for Technology and Simulation, and the Records and Technology
8. Orients faculty and students in Clinical Simulation Center procedures, location and use of materials, and operation of equipment as applicable.
9. Responsible for business development of the Clinical Simulation Center, establishes community partnerships, develops income generated projects, seeks grant funding and other external funding sources, and formulates budget recommendations. Promote interprofessional education by coordinating simulation activities that involve multiple health disciplines.
10. Design, develop, and evaluate simulation scenarios that reflect real-world clinical situations, emphasizing patient safety and quality care. Prepare equipment and supplies for faculty-led simulation and experiences, assist faculty with simulation as needed, assist students during practice sessions in the Clinical Simulation Center, and perform remediation with students in the skills area.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) required. Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Mississippi required. Minimum five years of experience in nursing or healthcare. Minimum of three years of experience in simulation-based education, including scenario development and debriefing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in simulation technologies and methodologies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing various software applications, including PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), and web-based tools.
• Skilled in operating standard office equipment and utilizing computer hardware effectively.
• Strong ability to navigate and utilize internet browsers for research and communication purposes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose clear and concise reports and correspondence.
• Effective interpersonal skills, capable of interacting professionally with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences, both in person and through written formats.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting and applying information from various sources, including written documents, diagrams, and procedures.
• Proven ability to solve practical problems and make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic mathematical operations and their application to real-world scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree (DNP, PhD, EdD), certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE), or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred or willingness to obtain. Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic or clinical education setting.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.