VR Scenario Builder Specialist
Position Summary:
Nightingale College is seeking a talented Virtual Reality Scenario Designer to join our dynamic team. As a Virtual Reality Scenario Builder, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing immersive virtual reality scenarios within the Nightingale concept-based Nursing Curriculum.
**This position is Fully Remote**
Role and Responsibilities:
- Scenario Design: Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and faculty to conceptualize and design realistic and engaging virtual reality scenarios that align with nursing curriculum concepts and exemplars.
- Content Creation: Utilize VR authoring tools and software to develop interactive and immersive virtual reality environments, including 3D models, animations, textures, and audio elements.
- Scenario Logic/Scripting: Write detailed scripts and design complex logic for virtual reality scenarios, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and educational value.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous testing and quality assurance to ensure that virtual reality scenarios are functional, error-free, and conducive to effective learning experiences.
- User Experience Optimization: Continuously iterate on virtual reality scenarios based on learner, faculty, and stakeholder feedback to enhance user experience and educational outcomes.
- Training and Support: Provide training, technical support, and documentation to faculty and staff on effectively utilizing virtual reality scenarios in nursing education.
- Research and Innovation: Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in virtual reality, simulation-based learning, and nursing education to drive innovation and excellence in scenario development.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Multimedia Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Registered Nurse Licensure Preferred.
- Proven experience in virtual reality development, including proficiency in VR authoring tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or equivalent.
- Strong scripting and storytelling skills with the ability to create compelling narratives for immersive experiences.
- Knowledge of instructional design principles and experience in curriculum development for nursing education.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Passion for education, healthcare, and leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes.
All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will pay for travel and lodging accommodations.
Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it): With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale College contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.
At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 2,800 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.
The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company’s foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We’re so happy that you’ve found us!
