Simulation Education Specialist Registered Nurse Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

10d • $39 - $62

About The Position

The Simulation Education Specialist RN serves as an expert and mentor in simulation pedagogy within the Clinical Simulation Program of Central DuPage & Delnor Hospitals. The role supports the program’s mission to improve the safety and quality of healthcare delivery through simulation-based education, innovation, and research. The specialist adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Master’s degree, or a master’s degree in progress with completion within four years of assuming the role.
• Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• At least five years of experience in a diverse clinical environment.
• At least two years of simulation facilitator experience.
• For North Region only: valid government-issued driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator.
• Two years of experience designing and implementing clinical education programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on the use of simulation as an appropriate tool for specific educational goals.
• Assist with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-related projects or programs.
• Partner with content experts to develop clinical scenarios.
• Test and pilot all new simulation scenarios.
• Select and/or develop and implement evaluation tools, including instruments, metrics, and checklists, to measure simulation outcomes.
• Periodically review and evaluate simulation courses for effectiveness, using internal and external benchmark data and best practices to establish improvement targets, timelines, and metrics.
• Support preparation of grant-writing materials to support the simulation program.
• Serve as backup for simulator operations.
• Educate others on simulation pedagogy.
• Mentor developing simulation facilitators.
• Assist in developing and implementing simulation policies, processes, and procedures consistent with program and organizational goals and SSIH Accreditation standards.
• Maintain and analyze data and information about simulation activities.
• Develop and maintain communication tools related to simulation.
• Partner in simulation research, data collection, and analysis.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, webinars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Assist with or provide visitor and guided tours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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