Faculty - Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab

Faculty - Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab

Salary

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Location

Amarillo, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400785

Division

Vocational Nursing

Department

10_11_04_421105 - (VNSG) - LVN Vocational Nursing

Opening Date

07/16/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

FAC

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Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement.Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Faculty - Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab who will be all-in on our mission and who supports student learning, skill development, and clinical readiness through the facilitation of nursing skills practice, simulation activities, and experiential learning opportunities within the SKILLS Hub. Working collaboratively with nursing faculty and under the guidance of Board of Nursing approved Amarillo College faculty, this position assists vocational nursing students in the development of psychomotor competence, clinical reasoning, communication, professionalism, and safe patient care practices in a controlled and supportive learning environment.

The Simulation/Skills Instructor mentoring and providing instructional support resource within the skills and simulation environment, guiding students through the critical transition from theoretical knowledge to clinical application and mastery. This position plays an essential role in preparing students for successful clinical placement by reinforcing foundational nursing competencies, promoting confidence, and ensuring safe and effective patient care practices through hands-on instruction, simulation, and individualized remediation.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Required: Associate Degree in Nursing.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Three (3) years of recent bedside clinical nursing experience in an acute care, long-term care, or related patient care setting.

Preferred: Prior experience in nursing education, staff development, clinical instruction, precepting, simulation facilitation, or academic laboratory instruction.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on demonstrations and guided practice of nursing procedures and psychomotor skills, including but not limited to tracheostomy care, sterile technique, medication administration, pharmacological interventions, wound care, catheterization, and other nursing competencies required within the vocational nursing curriculum.
• Provide individualized instruction, one-on-one mentoring, and small-group coaching to support student development, refine technical skills, improve manual dexterity, and build confidence in patient care delivery.
• Assist faculty with formative and summative skills assessments, simulations, and competency evaluations to ensure students meet program expectations and rigorous patient safety standards required for clinical placement and progression within the program.
• Support faculty-directed simulation experiences utilizing simulation software, manikin technology, and realistic patient care scenarios to create immersive learning environments that reinforce clinical concepts and decision-making skills.
• Assist in facilitating faculty-developed simulation activities designed to strengthen students' clinical judgment, critical thinking, prioritization, delegation, and real-time decision-making in a safe, controlled, and educational setting.
• Facilitate Care Group simulations emphasizing holistic patient care management, time management, prioritization of care, documentation practices, communication with healthcare teams, and safe nursing interventions.
• Reinforce the transition from "performing a skill" to "managing patient care" by emphasizing bedside manner, patient safety, communication, professional accountability, documentation accuracy, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Execute faculty-developed remediation plans for students who are unsuccessful in skills check-offs or simulation requirements by providing additional instruction, guided practice, and individualized support to promote competency achievement and student success.
• Observe, monitor, and document student progress within skills and simulation activities and communicate relevant performance concerns, trends, and learning needs to faculty to support instructional planning and student development.
• Assist in identifying areas where individual students or cohorts may require additional reinforcement, remediation, or supplemental lab practice to improve overall competency and learning outcomes.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and readiness of simulation labs, instructional materials, equipment, and supplies to ensure a safe, effective, and engaging learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with institutional, regulatory, accreditation, and Board of Nursing requirements related to student instruction, skills validation, and simulation activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, professional development, and collaborative instructional planning activities as requested.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to motivate and support diverse student populations.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach nursing skills effectively.
• Knowledge of current nursing practices, patient safety, and evidence-based care.
• Ability to facilitate simulation activities and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and listening skills with the ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, learning management systems, simulation software, and instructional technologies.
• Ability to support traditional and non-traditional students, including students with disabilities.

Salary: Faculty Pay Information,please review the AC AY24 Faculty Salary Placement. (Salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, demonstrate clinical techniques, and sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift, move, or transport instructional materials and equipment weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying instructional or institutional events as necessary.

Working Environment: May be required to teach or support instruction at satellite campuses, in classroom settings, laboratory environments, simulation spaces, or online as needed.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Amarillo College offers benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Retirement Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)

For more information about the benefits please visit our HR Benefits Page.

Employer Amarillo College

Address 2201 S Washington St

PO Box 447

Amarillo, Texas, 79109

Phone 806-371-5040

Website https://www.actx.edu/