RN Simulation Specialist - Sioux Falls - Full Time

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•$28 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Responsible for providing technical guidance, and clinical knowledge and expertise in emergency based scenarios in a simulated environment. Will serve as a simulator operator and clinical expert running pre-programmed and in-situ scenario, assuring all equipment is available to provide reliable operation, meeting technical/mechanical/curricular expectations for anticipated course programs. Hold a broad range of knowledge for mannequin operations. Knowledgeable of current clinical practice and be actively engaged in incorporating current research and evidence-based practice into learning activities. Additional responsibilities will include coordinating program, course, and class schedules; participating in simulation training for educational programs; serving as a mentor and educator for faculty and staff; assuring all equipment is in working order; participating in product-specific vendor training; reporting any concerns with equipment or vehicle in a timely manner; and maintaining all requirements, licensure and certification. Will hold strong interpersonal communication skills to provide effective training for individuals and teams utilizing adult learning principles. Must be team-oriented, patient focused, and self-directed. Adept to troubleshoot potential issues with an array of simulation equipment and vehicles. Possess effective collaborative skills to foster diverse learning in multiple settings. Have strong organization and prioritization ability.

Requirements

Three years of hospital clinical nursing, emergency/critical care experience, and knowledge of emergency medical services (EMS).
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.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
One-year experience with simulation training and a background in simulation-related education methodologies preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Providing technical guidance, and clinical knowledge and expertise in emergency based scenarios in a simulated environment.
Serving as a simulator operator and clinical expert running pre-programmed and in-situ scenario.
Assuring all equipment is available to provide reliable operation, meeting technical/mechanical/curricular expectations for anticipated course programs.
Coordinating program, course, and class schedules.
Participating in simulation training for educational programs.
Serving as a mentor and educator for faculty and staff.
Assuring all equipment is in working order.
Participating in product-specific vendor training.
Reporting any concerns with equipment or vehicle in a timely manner.
Maintaining all requirements, licensure and certification.
Providing effective training for individuals and teams utilizing adult learning principles.
Troubleshooting potential issues with an array of simulation equipment and vehicles.
Fostering diverse learning in multiple settings.