Simulation Education Specialist

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simulation Education Specialist provides expertise in simulation educational design and implementation using a variety of simulation modalities and best practices. The primary focus is American Heart Association Resuscitation, the Mock Code program, and Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI), in collaboration with interprofessional teams. The specialist works across disciplines to develop and evaluate simulation activities, provide feedback, and support high-quality simulation programming that strengthens caregiver knowledge and patient and family care. The role includes opportunities for professional development, such as conference attendance, internal growth across Florida and Ohio sites, exposure to global networks, participation in process improvement initiatives, and supporting the Florida team’s accreditation preparation. The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health at Tiffany in Port St. Lucie and works days from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with significant experience in healthcare simulation education and/or a clinical field.
Six years of experience planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and/or customizing simulation education; alternatively, a master’s degree in education or a healthcare field and four years of experience.
Knowledge of educational theory, instructional technology, and simulation services and technologies.
Computer literacy in PC-based software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
If working in the Resuscitation SIM Department, American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor status within two years of hire.
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare within two years of hire.
Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience creating and maintaining a project plan from inception through completion.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Psychology, Public Health, or another related healthcare or educational science field.
Clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Design and implement evidence-based simulation curricula using instructional design principles, needs-assessment findings, and appropriate modalities and fidelity.
Mentor simulation faculty, fellows, facilitators, and trainees; provide feedback; serve as faculty for educator training and workshops; and support simulation fellowship programs.
Review evaluative data using validated assessment tools to improve simulation activities and ensure alignment with accreditation requirements.
Contribute to simulation education through research, peer-reviewed publications and presentations, workshops, and faculty development programs at local, national, and global levels.
Develop innovative applications of simulation concepts and methods, including translating ideas from other fields into simulation-based practices.
Collaborate across disciplines to design and implement interprofessional simulation courses.
Maintain accreditation requirements, develop and revise SASC policies and procedures, and promote evidence-based innovation and change.
Participate in strategic planning to sustain and grow simulation programs across disciplines and the organization.
Manage multiple medium- to large-scale projects, complete CME credentialing applications, and respond to urgent or just-in-time learning needs.
Represent the Simulation Center on local committees, global simulation workgroups, and professional simulation organizations.