Simulation Education Site Specialist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

21h•Onsite

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 to establish and achieve simulation-based education aligned with organizational strategic outcomes and improved patient safety and outcomes. The role creates, implements, and evaluates simulation-lab and in situ simulations for interprofessional learners. The position is a full-time, on-site regional role, scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. It reports to the Manager System Simulation and requires travel to Advocate Aurora Health facilities. The role requires a master's degree in nursing, education, organizational development, or a related field, and typically five years of clinical-setting experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required; the role may also require ACLS or PALS certification. The position works in a normal office environment and involves moving equipment and learning materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Travel entails exposure to road and weather hazards. The specialist operates equipment necessary to perform the job and may perform other related duties beyond those listed.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing, education, organizational development, or a related field.
Typically five 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 equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), may be required for the role.

Responsibilities

Facilitate simulation-based curricula that promote safety, quality, and service.
Develop, lead, and/or deliver simulation-based education using learning objectives and adult learning principles.
Provide site leadership in simulation-based learning.
Collect data and evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based training.
Consult with site team members and use available data to identify educational gaps where simulation may add value.
Provide coaching and feedback to facilitators, instructors, and learners as appropriate.
Maintain technical expertise in operating and troubleshooting simulation equipment.
Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Serve as a member of the Advocate Aurora Academy, contributing to comprehensive system-wide learning strategies and ensuring simulation is represented in organizational direction and priorities.
Partner with faculty throughout curriculum design, from needs assessment to program evaluation.
Create, implement, and evaluate simulation-lab and in situ simulations for interprofessional learners.