Simulation Education Site Specialist
About The Position
The Simulation Education Site Specialist supports the development and implementation of evidence-based simulation education at Advocate Aurora sites. The specialist partners with faculty throughout curriculum design, from needs assessment through program evaluation, and provides site leadership in establishing and achieving simulation-based education aligned with strategic organizational outcomes and improved patient safety and outcomes. The role involves creating, implementing, and evaluating simulation lab and in situ simulations for interprofessional learners. The position is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week regional role, scheduled Monday through Friday and performed on-site. It reports to the Manager System Simulation and requires travel to Advocate Aurora Health facilities.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Typically requires 5 years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer knowledge in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated flexibility with changing priorities.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
- Ability to travel to various Advocate Aurora Health facilities.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
- Ability to move equipment and learning materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Nice To Haves
- The role may require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Responsibilities
- Facilitates simulation-based curriculum that promotes safety, quality, and service.
- Develops, leads, and/or delivers simulation-based education based on learning objectives and adult learning principles.
- Provides site leadership in simulation-based learning.
- Collects data and evaluates the effectiveness of simulation-based training.
- Consults with site team members and uses available data to identify educational gaps where simulation would add value.
- Provides coaching and feedback to facilitators, instructors, and learners as appropriate.
- Maintains technical expertise in operating and troubleshooting simulation equipment.
- Manages internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Participates as a member of the Advocate Aurora Academy in developing comprehensive system-wide learning strategies and ensuring simulation is represented in organizational direction and priorities.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's role
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
