SIMULATION EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Description

SUMMARY

The Simulation Education Specialist is responsible for coordination of all activities related to the Janean Bowen Simulation Center including the skills labs, low fidelity simulation, high fidelity simulation and virtual simulation. The simulation Education specialist works with faculty to integrate the pedagogy of simulation as the program works to develop entry level practical and registered nurses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develop a dynamic simulation program including the use of simulation as a substitute for live clinical experiences and as a pedagogy to develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning and clinical judgment.
2. Maintain a calendar for scheduling use of the Simulation Center.
3. Work with faculty to set up the lab for each course, date/time in accordance with lesson plans.
4. Assist faculty to plan and teach nursing simulated clinical experience courses as assigned.  May on occasion have to teach the simulation for collaborative simulation for both nursing programs and Allied Health
5. Provide tutoring and remediation for students in lab and clinical skills by appointment.
6. Establish a schedule for open lab hours (outside of class time) for students to walk-in as needed to practice skills with the support and assistance of the Simulation Education Specialist.
7. Maintain an attendance log of students (remediation and walk-ins).
8. Update, maintain and implement the Simulation Center Policy Handbook.
9. Assist with development of a faculty development program regarding the integration of simulation as an active learning strategy and as a substitute for clinical and on the development of debriefing skills.
10. Work with faculty to develop lab experiences based on the student learning outcomes identified for a lesson, lab or clinical day and experiences designed to evaluate attainment of EPSLOs.
11. Work with IT to maintain internet connectivity and ensure audio/video systems are working properly.
12. Work with the Director of Nursing to develop supply kits for incoming students and the lab.
13. Work with Director of Nursing to order upgraded equipment as needed.
14. Work with vendors on maintenance and repairs of high-fidelity manikins and the electronic medication dispensing system.
15. Perform simple repairs on simulators and other lab equipment.
16. Dispose of sharps and hazardous waste as per safety guidelines.
17. Participate on program curriculum and systematic evaluation committees.
18. Assist faculty with skills check offs as needed
19. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing Preferred
• Current and unrestricted Kansas or multistate R.N. license required.
• Experience with Patient Simulation preferred.
• Clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.
• Current Working knowledge of standards of nursing care, QSEN competencies and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
• Clinical experience and working knowledge of clinical procedures and documentation including the use of Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Medication Dispensing Systems.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt rapidly to technology issues.
• Flexibility, dependability, and professionalism.
• Ability to develop a rapport with faculty, IT technicians, students and other stakeholders.

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000