Simulation Educator RN / Clinical Education

Part Time 20 hours/week
Monday-Friday, primarily days and occasional evenings

Were searching for an Simulation Educator RN  to provide high-fidelity simulation course experiences to clinical teams at the direction of the Simulation Program Coordinator.

Essential Functions

• Provides simulation education courses for defined staff in collaboration with Simulation Program Coordinator and unit Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Clinical Education Specialist (CES) or Clinical Resource Educator.
• Implements programs that incorporate adult learning strategies, ethical principles, critical thinking skills, professional growth, open communication, and collaborative relationships.
• Assesses objectives identified for course to prepare/review scenario to ensure content will meet objectives.
• Develops and delivers versatile skills at teaching simulation course based on information presented by learners, adapting teaching style as needed to promote critical thinking development.
• Provides real-time debriefing of each course with learners to identify strengths and opportunities for skill development based on scenario.
• Provides feedback to unit-based CNS/educator on strengths and opportunities for clinical skill development of learners.
• Evaluates simulation course based on self-performance and ensures learners provide feedback. Uses collective evaluation information to strengthen own skills for teaching simulation.
• Communicates strengths and opportunities to Simulation Program Coordinator
• Ensures completion of data tracking for each simulation course taught.
• Professionally seeks opportunities to help teammates during shift as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize workload and follows through with work in a timely manner.
• Teaches Pediatric Advance Life Support class a minimum of four times/year.
• Maintains equipment and supplies for simulation equipment.
• Develops and maintains technical competency on high-fidelity simulation equipment
• Develops and maintains ability to problem solve/trouble shoot issues with high-fidelity simulation equipment
• Based on simulation course requirements, obtains and maintains required equipment and supplies needed for skills stations
• Ensures all equipment/supplies are clean and in working order for each class.
• Uses chain of command to communicate issues with simulation equipment/supplies for prompt resolution.

• Strong pediatric clinical nursing knowledge and background.
• Must possess leadership skills to include ability to teach, offer constructive feedback, organize and manage time, problem solve, work autonomously and ability to motivate.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to be self-directed, with minimum supervision, and detail oriented.
• Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritization skills.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing required.  
• Minimum four (4) years experience in nursing required, in pediatric specialty area required; 2 years of pediatric ICU experience required

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current license as a registered nurse in the state of Nebraska/Compact State.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current and valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required to work.
• Current and valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor certification commits to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Current and valid certification in nursing simulation education area preferred.
• Current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6-months of hire.

EOE/Vets/Disabled

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