Patient Care Educator, DCOM Orange Park

Lincoln Memorial University; Orange Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine CIPES seeks a Patient Care Educator to provide comprehensive learning support for medical and health professions students. This role blends instructional support, operational management, and administrative duties in simulation-based and clinical skills education on campus in Orange Park, FL.

The incumbent will collaborate with faculty to develop cases and assessments, oversee simulation labs, train standardized patients, and help

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing, science, communication, or related field, or current health-related license.
• Strong project management skills.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain BLS, ACLS, or PALS instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to develop and evaluate educational cases, rubrics, and clinical encounters for various health professions.
• Monitor and grade student performance on patient encounters and interprofessional education submissions.
• Train Standardized Patients to ensure consistency and quality in educational activities.
• Organize and conduct community outreach programs and faculty development sessions focused on simulation.
• Manage the daily operations of the Simulation Lab, Clinical Exam Center, and Clinical Skills Lab.
• Set up, break down, and assist with simulation exercises, OSCEs, and SPEs.
• Operate and maintain hi-fidelity manikins and other simulation equipment.
• Develop, evaluate, and manage simulation technologies to enhance learning experiences.
• Create, maintain, and report on electronic surveys, forms, and logs for data collection.
• Utilize clinical evaluation software to load and manage assessment rubrics.
• Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports.
• Participate in university committees and work in compliance with codes and regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other software.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask and work independently or in a team.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Training and mentoring

Education

Associates degree in nursing, science, or related field

Current health-related professional license

Bachelor's/Master's in Public Health or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Simulation technologies

Job description

The Patient Care Educator at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine ( LMUDCOM ) CIPES is a key role responsible for providing comprehensive learning support to medical and other health professions students. This position involves a blend of instructional support, operational management, and administrative duties related to simulation-based and clinical skills education. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the mission of Lincoln Memorial University by fostering effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in nursing, science, communication, or other related field, or a current license in a health-related profession. Strong project management skills. Willingness to acquire and maintain certification as a BLS , ACLS , and/or PALS instructor

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Public Health, Education, or Health-related field. Experience in a healthcare or healthcare education setting. Professional medical, simulation, and/or education credentialing. Up-to-date knowledge of medical, simulation, and education methodologies including hi-fidelity simulation manikins.

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Orange Park Florida

Job Duty

Job Duty

Collaborate with faculty as needed to develop and evaluate educational cases, rubrics, and clinical encounters for various health professions

Job Duty

Monitor and grade student performance on patient encounters and interprofessional education ( IPE ) submissions

Job Duty

Train and provide feedback to Standardized Patients (SPs) to ensure consistency and quality in educational activities

Job Duty

Organize and conduct community outreach programs and provide faculty development sessions focused on simulation

Job Duty

Manage the daily operations of the Simulation Lab, Clinical Exam Center, and Clinical Skills Lab.

Job Duty

Set up, break down, and assist with simulation exercises, Objective Structured Clinical Evaluations (OSCEs), and Standardized Patient Encounters (SPEs).

Job Duty

Operate and maintain a wide range of simulation technologies, including hi-fidelity manikins, task trainers, and equipment

Job Duty

Develop, evaluate, and manage simulation technologies to enhance learning experiences

Job Duty

Create, maintain, and report on electronic surveys, forms, and logs for data collection

Job Duty

Utilize clinical evaluation software to load and manage assessment rubrics

Job Duty

Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of university programs

Job Duty

Participate in university committees and work in compliance with state and federal codes, statutes, and regulations

Job Duty

Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other software

Job Duty

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, who can multitask effectively and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently

Job Duty

Self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Job Duty

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Posting Number

Posting Number S05312P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/19/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/19/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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