Simulation Education Specialist

Nemours • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Simulation Education Specialist to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE. The Simulation Education Specialist will help facilitate daily operations of the Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence Simulation Center by: 1) serving as a mentor and educator to healthcare providers and home caregiver teams; 2) creating, preparing, and coordinating simulation scenarios for use with advanced simulation equipment; 3) instructing course facilitators in simulation-based education principles and the use of simulation equipment; 4) conducting routine equipment maintenance, inventory updates and recommendations for new equipment purchases; 5) scheduling and tracking Center usage; 6) conducting regular evaluations and critique of programs, soliciting recommendations from both internal and external users; 7) creating innovative curricula and identifying opportunities to integrate continuous improvement concepts and technology into healthcare education; 8) maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends; 9) teaching AHA courses and ENA courses (if applicable), 10) assisting Medical Director of Simulation and Senior Simulation Education Specialist, Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence as required.

Requirements

• Associate Degree is required.
• Bachelor Degree is preferred.
• Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) or Respiratory Therapist.
• 3-5 years experience required.
• DE RN or RRT license required.
• AHA BLS required.
• PALS required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor certification.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor and educator to healthcare providers and home caregiver teams.
• Create, prepare, and coordinate simulation scenarios for use with advanced simulation equipment.
• Instruct course facilitators in simulation-based education principles and the use of simulation equipment.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance, inventory updates and recommendations for new equipment purchases.
• Schedule and track Center usage.
• Conduct regular evaluations and critique of programs, soliciting recommendations from both internal and external users.
• Create innovative curricula and identify opportunities to integrate continuous improvement concepts and technology into healthcare education.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends.
• Teach AHA courses and ENA courses (if applicable).
• Assist Medical Director of Simulation and Senior Simulation Education Specialist as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree