Clinical Skills Simulation Specialist (Paramedic, RN, RT, or similar)

Des Moines University; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health sciences institution is seeking a Clinical Skills Simulation Specialist to enhance healthcare education through innovative simulation experiences. The role involves delivering high-fidelity simulations, ensuring safety, and coordinating educational methodologies. Ideal candidates will have significant clinical experience and a strong background in simulation.

Benefits

Employer Contributions to Medical Plans

10% Retirement Match

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development Funding

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of healthcare clinical, education, or simulation experience.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience, with critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-fidelity simulation encounters and operate lab aspects.
• Assist with managing surgical skills teaching assistants.
• Support integration of medical simulation methodologies into curriculum.

Skills

Healthcare Clinical Experience

Simulation Methodologies

Educational Methodologies

Basic to Intermediate PC Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Clinical Skills Simulation Specialist (Paramedic, RN, RT, or similar)

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At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU), we’re transforming healthcare education through innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning. As a Clinical Skills Simulation Specialist, you'll support immersive simulation experiences that prepare future health leaders.

What You’ll Do

1. Deliver high-fidelity simulation encounters, acting as the voice of the patient, and operate all aspects of the lab during these encounters.
2. Ensure safety precautions are followed during all sessions.
3. Assist the Clinical Skills Coordinator with managing and coordinating surgical skills teaching assistants.
4. Coordinate the Simulation Lab calendar.
5. Maintain records of event management data per accreditation standards.
6. Support the integration of medical simulation methodologies into DMU’s curriculum, including training, skill development, and assessment.
7. Participate in continuing education to assess and expand uses of simulation methodology.

What We Are Looking For

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years of healthcare clinical, education, or simulation experience.
• RN, BSN, or other advanced degree (PA, DO, MD, etc.) required.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience, with critical care experience (ICU, ER) preferred.
• Medical simulation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in course development and educational methodologies preferred.
• Basic to intermediate PC skills.

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits including employer contributions to medical plans, a 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and wellness programs. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 depending on experience. Learn more at www.dmu.edu/employment.

About DMU

Founded in 1898, DMU is a leading health sciences institution with three colleges offering ten graduate programs. Our mission is to improve lives through education, patient care, and community service. Our new campus in West Des Moines features state-of-the-art facilities fostering innovation and collaboration.

Required Documents

Resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Apply online at www.dmu.edu/employment.