Program Manager-Simulation

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Manager of Simulation to oversee the NM-LFH Simulation Center and drive standardized simulation experiences across the region. You will manage daily operations, maintain equipment and supplies, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all sites.

Ideal candidate has a master’s degree and at least two years in healthcare simulation as an educator or technician, with CHSOS or CHSE certification expected within three years of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Clinical knowledge and experience in healthcare such as nurse, EMT, paramedic, or allied health training.
• Minimum two years’ experience in healthcare simulation as an educator or simulation technician.
• Certification in Simulation as CHSOS or CHSE within 3 years of hire via Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the NM Lake Forest Hospital simulation center and standardized regional program.
• Manage equipment/supplies inventory, maintenance, and setup; coordinate with facilitators to design, plan, and schedule simulation activities.
• Ensure adherence to policies, safety standards and accreditation requirements; monitor budgets and develop business plans.
• Coordinate and supervise simulation lab operations regionally, including scheduling for hospital, university, and external clients.
• Provide technical support for equipment and AV systems; manage upgrades and repairs as needed.

Skills

Healthcare simulation

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Description

The Manager Simulation reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Manager of Simulation will have oversight of NM-LFH Simulation Center and responsibilities to create simulation experiences across the region.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the simulation center at NM Lake Forest Hospital and a standardized simulation program across all hospitals.
• Oversees the preparation, maintenance, inventory and operation of all simulation equipment/supplies and collaborates with facilitators to design, plan, implement and schedule simulation activities.
• Ensures adherence to program policies, course objectives, program outcomes and current simulation best practice and safety measures across the region.
• Coordinate and supervise the general operation of the simulation laboratory/center to provide a wide variety of patient simulation experiences including in-situ across the region.
• Act as the primary contact for scheduling all hospital, university schools, departments and external clients utilizing the simulation center and all hospital resources.
• Oversee the regular maintenance and repair all simulation equipment, including: Human patient simulators (HPS), computers, monitors and a variety of clinical medical equipment. Audiovisual and debriefing systems and surgical simulators. Virtual reality laboratory computers and other equipment.
• Communicate effectively with manufacturers regarding maintenance, repair, update and technology changes. Coordinate upgrades to software and equipment as needed.
• Provide technical support for task trainers and multimedia peripherals including: beds/examination tables, headwalls, patient monitors, and other health care equipment.
• Organize and restock simulation laboratory supplies.
• Oversee the set up and take down of simulation laboratory equipment allowing for rapid turnover of simulation lab set up as necessary.
• Monitor and prepare simulation and simulation laboratory budgets and business plans.
• Provide recommendations for equipment and supply purchase anticipating future changes in technology.
• Maintain laboratory to meet regulation and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate effectively with facilitators from the following departments (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and EMT, and other).
• Incorporate best practice and evidenced-based research in program development with a focus on standardization and efficiencies across the healthcare continuum.
• Assist in the development and implementation of curricula for healthcare simulation training programs. This includes development of simulation component for staff and student competency training.
• Participate in nursing department meetings to assist with development and implementation of simulation experiences.
• Create and implement educational programs for new simulation facilitators including pre-briefing, simulation and debriefing across the region.
• Hire, train and schedule Standardized Patients for regional utilization.
• Coordinates NM-LFH simulation center tours.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree
• Clinical knowledge and experience working in a healthcare related field such as Nurse, EMT, paramedic, or other allied health profession certification and training
• Minimum two years’ experience in healthcare simulation as an educator or simulation technician.
• Certification in Simulation as Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) within 3 years of hire via Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.