Simulation Education Specialist Part-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

7d • $39 - $62

About The Position

This role will support both Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals. This role may have occasional travel to CDH or Delnor.
Typical hours are either 7-3:30pm or 8-4pm. However, there may be the occasional need to come in during off hours to support to early morning or evening insitus.
Please note, an active IL RN license is preferred, but not required.
The Simulation Education Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The specialist serves as an expert and mentor in simulation pedagogy. The Simulation Education Specialist works within the Clinical Simulation Program of Central DuPage & Delnor Hospitals to accomplish the mission to improve the safety and quality of healthcare delivery though the use of simulation-based education, innovation, and research.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master’s Degree or Master’s in progress with completion within 4 years of assuming role
• Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
• Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association
• At least 5 years in diverse clinical environment
• At least 2 years simulation facilitator experience
• North Region Only: Valid government-issued driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
• 2 years of experience in the design and implementation of clinical education programs

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on the use of simulation as an appropriate tool for specific educational goals.
• Assists with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation related projects or programs.
• Partner with content experts in the development of clinical scenarios.
• Test/Pilot all new simulation scenarios.
• Select and/or develop, and implement evaluation tools (instruments, metrics, and checklists) appropriate for the measurement of simulation outcomes.
• Perform periodic review and evaluation of simulation courses to ensure effectiveness; use internal and external benchmark data and best practices to establish specific targets, timelines and metrics for improvement.
• Support the preparation of writing grants to support the simulation program.
• Serve as back-up for simulator operations.
• Educate others on the pedagogy of simulation.
• Mentor developing simulation facilitators.
• Assists in the development and implementation of simulation policies, processes, and procedures consistent with the program and organization mission and goals as well as the SSIH Accreditation standards.
• Maintain & analyze data/information of simulation activities.
• Develop and maintain communication tools related to simulation.
• Partner in simulation research, data collection, and analysis
• Maintain professional growth & development through seminars, webinars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Assist or provide visitor and guided tours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level