Simulation Educator

The Salvation Army•Oakland, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simulation Educator (SE) is under the direct supervision of the Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. Simulation Educators support simulation-based learning (SBL) and all other immersive learning modalities on the Oakland campus.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a health profession, education, or simulation
Registered Nurse
Ability to collaborate as a team member
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Communicate and collaborate in a positive, professional manner with faculty, staff, learners, and stakeholders of the Health Sciences Simulation Center.
Ability to adjust to frequent changes in priorities, project needs, and workflow.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a minimum of 2-3 years experience in simulation-based teaching & learning
Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure best practices are being followed in the implementation of SBL.
Serve as an accessible resource and support person for SMU faculty as they integrate SBL strategies into their curricula.
Provide focused support to faculty from specific academic programs or entities external to SMU, as assigned.
Facilitate implementation of simulation scenarios for learners, including debriefing.
Effectively utilize TeamSTEPPS™ tools and strategies to enhance team performance and communication.
Engage in community outreach service by participating in or leading educational sessions within the HSSC for community and youth groups.
Implement established SBL Sessions, including observing faculty, acting as a mentor/coach, mentoring faculty in debriefing practices, collaborating with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS), and utilizing Educational Management Solutions (EMS) AV and database management systems.
Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate new SBL Sessions, acting as an expert resource, collaborating with faculty, using evidence-based methods, facilitating interprofessional education (IPE) activities, developing/utilizing assessment tools, collaborating with STS, and maintaining the library of scenarios.
Develop Simulation-Based Learning Curricula, acting as an expert resource, collaborating with faculty, demonstrating best practices, observing faculty, acting as a mentor/coach, mentoring faculty in debriefing practices, facilitating IPE activities, and collaborating to develop/utilize assessment tools.
Assess & Evaluate Simulation Based Learning using evidence-based methods, observing faculty, acting as a mentor/coach, collaborating to develop/utilize assessment tools, and engaging in continuous quality improvement of HSSC services.
Provide faculty development opportunities, acting as an expert resource, collaborating with faculty, demonstrating best practices, acting as a mentor/coach, collaborating to design/develop/implement/evaluate/study faculty development activities, mentoring faculty in debriefing practices, facilitating IPE activities, and collaborating to develop/utilize assessment tools.
Advocate for an innovative approach to all HSSC services and products by asking improvement questions, maintaining awareness of current trends, and completing critical analyses of literature.
Support the HSSC Research Agenda by engaging in scholarly work, collaborating with colleagues and faculty, representing the HSSC through dissemination of research findings, and negotiating faculty workload hours.