Simulation Education Specialist Registered Nurse Part Time Days

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The Simulation Education Specialist RN 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.

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.

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

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

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.