Simulation Education RN: Educator, Mentor & Program Designer

Northwestern Medicine; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Simulation Education Specialist RN in Illinois to advance simulation-based education, research, and patient safety across Central DuPage & Delnor Hospitals. The role mentors learners, designs and evaluates simulation scenarios, and collaborates with clinical content experts to improve outcomes and quality of care.

Requirements include a BSN, IL RN license, BLS, 5+ years in diverse clinical settings, 2+ years sim facilitator experience, and a North Region driver’s

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Master’s degree in progress or completed within 4 years.
• IL RN license.
• BLS certification.
• 5+ years in diverse clinical environment.
• 2+ years simulation facilitator experience.
• North Region driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on the use of simulation as an appropriate tool for specific educational goals.
• Assist with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation related projects or programs.
• Partner with content experts in the development of clinical scenarios.
• Test/Pilot all new simulation scenarios.
• Select and/or develop, and implement evaluation tools appropriate for simulation outcomes.
• Review and evaluate simulation courses to set targets, timelines and metrics for improvement.
• Support grant writing to support the simulation program.
• Serve as back-up for simulator operations.
• Educate others on simulation pedagogy.
• Mentor developing simulation facilitators.
• Assist in development of simulation policies and SSIH standards.
• Maintain and analyze data of simulation activities.
• Develop and maintain communication tools related to simulation.
• Partner in simulation research, data collection, and analysis.
• Maintain professional growth through seminars and conferences.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Assist or provide visitor and guided tours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Simulation facilitation

Clinical experience

Mentoring

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in progress or completion within 4 years

Tools

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Simulation Education Specialist RN in Illinois to advance simulation-based education, research, and patient safety across Central DuPage & Delnor Hospitals. The role mentors learners, designs and evaluates simulation scenarios, and collaborates with clinical content experts to improve outcomes and quality of care.

Requirements include a BSN, IL RN license, BLS, 5+ years in diverse clinical settings, 2+ years sim facilitator experience, and a North Region driver’s