RN Simulation Specialist - Sioux Falls - Full Time

About the position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The position involves providing technical guidance, and clinical knowledge and expertise in emergency-based scenarios in a simulated environment. The role includes serving as a simulator operator and clinical expert running pre-programmed and in-situ scenarios, ensuring all equipment is available to provide reliable operation, meeting technical/mechanical/curricular expectations for anticipated course programs.

Responsibilities

• Hold a broad range of knowledge for mannequin operations.
• Incorporate current research and evidence-based practice into learning activities.
• Coordinate program, course, and class schedules.
• Participate in simulation training for educational programs.
• Serve as a mentor and educator for faculty and staff.
• Ensure all equipment is in working order.
• Participate in product-specific vendor training.
• Report any concerns with equipment or vehicle in a timely manner.
• Maintain all requirements, licensure, and certification.
• Provide effective training for individuals and teams utilizing adult learning principles.
• Troubleshoot potential issues with an array of simulation equipment and vehicles.
• Foster diverse learning in multiple settings.
• Demonstrate strong organization and prioritization ability.

Requirements

• Graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
• Three years of hospital clinical nursing, emergency/critical care experience, and knowledge of emergency medical services (EMS).
• One-year experience with simulation training and a background in simulation-related education methodologies preferred.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Current provider and/or instructor cards in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) required or within 12 months of employment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Current commercial driver's license (CDL-CLASS B) preferred and/or ability within the first year of employment.
• Must meet medical certification guidelines for Sanford Health category 1 drivers.