OUR COMPANY
SimX is a fast-growing startup bringing virtual and augmented reality to medical simulation training. Our product is the first comprehensive professional-grade VR medical simulation system, and it is used by our customers to train physicians, nurses, paramedics and other allied health professionals. Since our product has become generally available, demand has exploded and we're in need of new team members to move our product forward.
Our company has an ambitious and high-impact purpose: to transform the way healthcare professionals are trained in order to take a dent out of the more than 400,000 people who die every year from preventable medical errors. We're a dynamic team that includes a wide set of medical professionals, artists, designers, scientists, engineers, and many others, all of whom have dedicated their time to achieving our mission. We are looking for new team members who are excited about our mission and have the drive to thrive in the startup environment.
THE JOB
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Nursing Simulation Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, your primary responsibilities will include close collaboration with SimX virtual reality design production specialists, providing expert guidance as the team designs and implements new VR simulation scenarios to meet the evolving needs of nursing education.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with VR designers and producers to create high-quality VR simulation scenarios
- Interface with customers to understand their vision for new simulation content and assist the design team in translating customer visions into the SimX VR training platform
- Provide in-headset acceptance testing of VR scenarios to ensure clinical accuracy
- Align VR simulations with national/international healthcare standards, including AACN essentials, Joint Commission requirements, NCLEX test plan and CMS conditions of participation
- Support Business Development, meeting with potential customers to explain SimX's current VR offerings and providing nursing educational services to customers
- Support Research and Development, contributing to funding opportunities and active SimX research projects
- Submit research abstracts to conferences and support scholarly work using the SimX platform, with potential national and international travel for presentations
- Participate in occasional travel (3-4 times per year) to support customer education sessions, demonstrations or trade shows
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree required
- Strong background in nursing simulation education (five years or more)
- Strong clinical expertise in varying nursing specialties. At least 5 years experience within clinical based nursing practice
- Proven experience in various simulation modalities
- Familiarity with educational theories and simulation best practices
- Understanding of relevant nursing standards and scope of practice
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Substantial experience with common office tools like Microsoft Teams, Google Docs/Microsoft Office, and others
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel for work (3-4 times per year)
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Permanent residence in the United States
This is a full-time, remote position. Candidates must live within the United States and while able to work in their prospective time zone, candidates will be expected to be available during Pacific Standard Time business hours for company meetings.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Note: these are not required to be a successful applicant, but we'd love it if you have one or two! Please also feel free to let us know if you have skills not listed here that you think would make you a great fit for our company.
- Terminal degree in Nursing Education or related field
- Specialty certification (CHSE, CHSE-A, CNE, NPD-BC or similar)
- Leadership experience in a simulation role
- Experience with virtual reality (VR) and/or augmented reality (AR)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Target salary range: $90,000-110,000 annually; commensurate with experience
- Remote work environment
- SimX covers 99% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Company laptop, home office credit, and internet reimbursement
- Unlimited PTO
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Application Screening
- Initial Phone Screen with the Recruiter
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Final interview with Senior Leadership
- Offer Package
SimX is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to have a workforce that represents the full diversity of the health professionals that we aim to train and the patients whose care we want to improve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. SimX is committed to making reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. For further assistance, please email daniella.tutson@simxar.com.
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.