Program Coordinator - Forensic Simulation

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

Serves as the Program Coordinator for Forensic Simulation at Texas A&M School of Nursing. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the day-to-day simulation course(s) activities. Manages all simulation activities such as scheduling of simulations, preparation and clean-up for simulation courses, recruiting of standardized patients, development of standardized patient education, scheduling standardized patients, evaluating standardized patients, scheduling and overseeing mobile simulation, requests, schedules forensic nursing coaches for simulation courses, and compiles various reports. Assists with development of simulation scenarios. Upholds the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™ during all simulation activities and upholding the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Standards of Best Practice when utilizing standardized patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience with program/project management, events planning/management, simulation, healthcare, education, technology or other related areas.
• Valid State of Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist certification within two years of employment.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with individuals and communities.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the community.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a health, project management, or communications-related field.
• Greater than one year of program/project management, events planning/management, simulation, healthcare, education, or technology.
• Experience with performing as a Standardized Patient or Medical Teaching Associate.
• Experience working with individuals and communities.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist, or Project Management Professional certification.
• Direct customer service experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of/experience with audio/visual software, including CCTV technologies and microphones.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and Operations of Forensic Simulation Program Plans and organizes activities for forensic simulation education courses and mobile simulation.
• Collaborates with team to schedule forensic simulation courses and mobile simulation events.
• Schedules forensic nursing coaches and standardized patients to participate in the forensic simulation courses.
• Interacts with participants in forensic simulation courses to respond to questions and inquiries.
• Maintains participant database.
• Attends and participates in team meetings.
• Maintains the assigned physical space and supplies.
• Prepares for each forensic simulation course, pulling and setting up equipment, ensuring examination rooms are stocked with supplies necessary for the particular course, and coordinates with faculty/staff based upon the number of attendees.
• Cleans after each simulation course.
• Restocks/reorders supplies, ensure laundry is cleaned and ready for the next course or event.
• Develops and maintains competency in specialized software platforms maintained by forensic nursing.
• Maintains expertise in specialty through continuing education and practice.
• Compiles reports and program statistics as necessary.
• Plans and implements programs and assists with their evaluation.
• If candidate is RN, then assists with teaching continuing education activities.
• Always maintains Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™.
• Standardized Patient Program Planning and Operations Recruits individuals to work as standardized patients—gynecological teaching associates and male urogenital teaching associates.
• Coordinates and implements functions for the standardized patient program, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating standardized patients.
• Coordinates implementation of standardized patient encounters, digital audio/video recordings, student debriefings, evaluation of standardized patients, performances, and checklists.
• Develops and implements training of standardized patients to specific cases for performance.
• Provides direct customer support as appropriate.
• Participates in TeleSim events.
• Travels to other sites as needed.
• Maintains the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Standards of Best Practice when utilizing standardized patients.
• Plans and implements program events as needed and assists with their evaluation.
• Technology Manages audio/visual recording equipment and viewing equipment.
• Schedules and prepares for recording sessions.
• Troubleshoots issues with recording equipment.
• Assists faculty with virtual reality activities.
• Manages immersive simulation environment.
• Maintains hologram and virtual reality equipment.
• Other Operational Activities Maintains task trainers.
• Inventories and orders supplies.
• Collects data and compiles reports as needed.
• Ensures training areas are clean and ready for learners at all times.
• May provide input into the Center's strategic planning activities.
• Monitors budget for programs and events as needed.
• Reconciles SP invoices and submits for payment.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level