PD Specialist Simulation

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

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About The Position

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day Position Summary The PD Specialist Simulation develops, implements, and evaluates clinical simulation across the MHS Health System that addresses knowledge, skill, critical thinking, and behavior gaps related to the healthcare environment and incorporates nursing simulation components into the curriculum. The Simulation PD/NPD Specialist will have primary responsibility for developing and implementing tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of nursing professional development to improve the evidence-based simulation efforts of clinical staff throughout MultiCare Health System.

Requirements

• PD Specialist – Batchelor’s Degree Required
• PD Specialist - Licensed in current profession in the State of Washington
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) preferred; if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within 2 years of hire
• OR
• NPD Specialist- Master’s Degree in Nursing required, Master’s Degree in Nursing Education preferred
• NPD Specialist - Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington or Multistate License
• NPD Specialist - ANCC NPD specialty certification preferred; if not in possession at time of hire, must acquire within 2 years of hire
• AND
• Four (4) years of clinical practice
• Two (2) years of experience in an education role preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates simulation-based education and events, learning objectives, case scenarios, program planning, evaluation tools and other needs of clinical departments and groups utilizing the Clinical Simulation Program
• Assures educational programs follow standards set forth by the appropriate accrediting bodies
• Collects data to support research and commercial projects as appropriate
• Participates in running simulate events and scenarios as appropriate
• Creates innovative ideas, evaluates new equipment, and identifies opportunities for technology improvement and integration into healthcare education
• M entors colleagues, other nurses, students, and others as appropriate
• Participates in quality performance improvement activities
• Participates in strategic planning, ad hoc projects and educational activities as assigned for the department
• Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees