Embedded Simulation Person

University of Kansas Medical Center • Wichita, KS

11h • $25 - $36

About The Position

The Embedded Simulation Nurse (ESN) is essential team member in meeting our educational requirements in facilitating interprofessional education by engaging in simulation-based learning activities for healthcare professionals. This position contributes to creating immersive, realistic simulation experiences and promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical reasoning among learners. The ESN will serve as an active participant of the simulated scenario through activities that include but are not limited to: role-playing for a variety of clinical roles, communicating with the control room, assisting learners in maintaining clear direction of the simulation case progression, and aiding in troubleshooting and safe use of equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Current licensure not .
• 1-year clinical experience in a healthcare setting

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• A cute care or ICU experience.
• Experience in simulation-based education.
• Proficient in operating simulation equipment and simulation software.
• Demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge and critical thinking in educational settings.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and evidence-based simulation practices.
• C ommunication skills.
• Work effectively in a t eam environment

Responsibilities

• Simulation Design and Development: Collaborate with educators and simulation specialists to design and develop realistic simulation scenarios aligned with the medical school's curriculum. Integrate clinical expertise and evidence -based practice to create immersive learning experiences for healthcare professionals. Work closely with faculty, clinicians, and simulation team members to coordinate schedules, assess learning needs, and enhance simulation-based learning initiatives. Actively participate in simulation-based professional development and contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts. Collaborate in reviewing and developing case materials, including Wichita-specific simulation documentation. Serve as a clinical subject matter resource for maintaining the quality and realism of simulation-based education.
• Facilitation and Role Portrayal: Facilitate simulation sessions for interprofessional groups, including medical students, nursing students, residents, and other healthcare professionals. Portray various clinical roles (primarily a nurse) during simulation scenarios, interacting with learners and providing realism and clinical guidance. Communicate actively with the control room team to manage scenario flow and troubleshoot in real-time. Assist learners in navigating simulation objectives and maintaining clear direction throughout the simulation experience.
• Clinical Skills Teaching: Provide demonstrations and teaching of key clinical skills such as IV insertion, CPR (including chest compressions), airway management, and defibrillator use, as applicable to simulation cases .
• Debriefing and Reflective Learning: Guide and mentor participants during simulation activities, promoting clinical reasoning and teamwork. Lead or assist in post-simulation debriefing sessions to facilitate reflective learning and reinforce best practices in patient care.
• Simulation Operation al Support and Equipment: Operate simulation equipment and software, ensuring seamless execution of sessions. L ead t he preparation, breakdown, and cleanup of simulation sessions. Support inventory and management of supplies and simulation equipment. Organize and monitor simulation supplies, ensure appropriate stock levels, and report supply needs or reorder requests to the Simulation Center Program Manager. L ead d aily simulation activities, including coordination of supplies, room readiness, and learner orientation on simulation session days. Complete cross-training with simulation technologists in basic manikin setup and operation.
• Department Coordination: Assist with onboarding and orientation of new faculty, standardized patients, and volunteers specific to simulation education, under the supervision of the Simulation Center Program Manager or Director. Collaborate with the Program Manager and Simulation Director to identify day-to-day operational needs but does not independently oversee or make programming , scheduling, budgetary, or staffing decisions.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED