Simulation Educator - Nursing

About the role

Master's prepared nurse who applies clinical expertise in evidence-based nursing practice within a simulation education in the following roles: clinical expert, educator, system thinker, change agent, and innovator. This position will support simulation at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA.

Responsibilities

• Develops a systematic education plan for simulation implementation and evaluates overall simulation programs in response to patient and healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities of the organization.
• Synthesizes simulation literature and research findings to design educational interventions for selected user groups and promotes staffs' knowledge and skill in research and evidence-based process and the application of these findings in practice.
• Provides educational consultation and services across the continuum in simulation for a variety of learner groups.
• Assesses learning styles and creates educational programs and materials based on assessment of population to be educated.
• Conducts annual simulation education needs assessment utilizing multiple data sources. Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding priorities.
• Coaches and mentors unit educators/facilitators/content experts and staff in the development of education skills (curriculum development, adult learning principles, evaluation etc.).
• Develops simulation educational effectiveness measures for all programs and outcome measures for selected programs.
• Participates in selection of facilitators and content experts. Coaches facilitators/content experts on skill development and provide continuing education. Provides ongoing feedback and gives input into annual performance evaluation.
• Utilizes multiple simulation education modalities and leverages use of technology to provide the most cost effective and efficient programs.
• Provides cost analysis for all education and manages related resource utilization.
• Participates in facility wide simulation program development.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Master's in nursing, Nursing Education or Health Care Administration required.
• Minimum three years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a practice area.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum and program development, program evaluation, self-learning modules.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office programs and use of AV equipment.
• Certification in simulation preferred and must be achieved within two years of hire date.
• Life Support Instructor Certification may be required based on the needs of the patient population served.

Preferences

• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Must show evidence of job-specific competencies.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequent moderate lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching.
• Must be able to travel throughout hospital campuses and offsite properties.
• General hospital office environment with exposure to chemicals, pathogens and patient body fluids.
• Environment is climate controlled.
• Subject to long and irregular hours.