RN Simulation Educator

Valleywise Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a simulation learning educator under the direction of the Manager of Professional Development. The role collaborates with clinical practice educators, physicians, and Simulation Lab staff to create learning environments that mirror clinical settings.

The successful candidate will foster active learning, critical thinking, effective communication, and confidence for safe patient care, while advancing quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
• Minimum 3 years RN clinical practice or educator experience with simulation.
• Current AZ RN license, temporary AZ license, or compact license in good standing.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• CHSE within 2 years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with educators, physicians, Simulation Specialist, and Lab staff to run learning environments that mimic the clinical setting.
• Foster active learning, critical thinking, effective communication, and confidence for safe patient care.
• Promote quality and patient safety through simulation-based education.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Cross-cultural collaboration

Project management

EHR proficiency

LMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

AZ RN license

Compact RN licensure

BLS (AHA)

CHSE within 2 years

Job description

Under the direction of the Manager of Professional Development or designee, this position works collaboratively with clinical practice educators, physicians, Simulation Specialist, and Simulation Lab RN Coordinator to provide a simulation learning environment that mimics the clinical setting.Simulated learning will foster active learning, critical thinking, effective communication, and the confidence and competence requisite for safe and high-quality patient care. This position collaborates with the Simulation Coordinator and Clinical Practice Educators to promote ongoing quality and patient safety in the provision of healthcare.

Annual Salary Range: $79,913.60 - $117,873.60

Qualifications

Education

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible RN clinical practice and/or clinical educator experience utilizing a variety of simulation modalities.

Certification/Licensure

• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire.
• A certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE®) is required within 2 years of the hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to lead others, work autonomously and in group settings, and be highly motivated with a strong incentive to succeed.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs and manage time and stress effectively.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Able to remain calm and customer-focused during stressful situations.
• Requires knowledge of simulation technology including simulation-based learning using a variety of simulation modalities.
• Requires computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, and knowledge of learning management systems.
• Requires ability to lead groups to achieve improvement outcomes and ability to handle multiple complex projects.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Role model for professional behavior and critical thinking.
• Requires ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

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