Simulation Education Specialist

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a full-time Simulation Education Specialist to lead simulation-based education programs. The role involves planning, delivering, and assessing simulation activities across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient safety and learning outcomes.

The ideal candidate has clinical experience, strong instructional design skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates with 3 years teaching/training in healthcare
• Five years clinical experience with one year teaching/training in healthcare
• Current license in related clinical discipline and valid Driver’s License
• Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator (CHSE) within 3 years of hire
• Master’s degree preferred for advancement
• RN/RT/PA-C/EMT-P licensure or CHSE certification is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and deliver education programs using simulation resources (60%).
• Assess, design, develop curricula, and evaluate simulation programs (35%).
• Manage data and research activities (5%).
• Attend departmental meetings and handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Instructional design

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivation

Creativity in problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associates + 3 years healthcare training

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

HealthPartners is hiring for a full-time Simulation Education Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree Or Associates Degree with 3 years teaching/training experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience: Five years clinical experience with one year teaching/training in a healthcare environment.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Must hold a current license in the related clinical discipline.
• Must hold a current and valid Driver’s License.
• Must achieve certification of Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator (CHSE) within three years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert clinical skills with an in-depth understanding of physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical correlation/applications.
• Knowledge of various healthcare settings.
• Able to independently operate, program, and maintain simulation equipment within six months of hire.
• Utilizes principles of instructional design, adult learning, and learning assessment/evaluation.
• Proficiency with technology including software applications: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook (email & calendar).
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, customers, and learners.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform, collaborate, and lead or co-lead cross functional teams.
• Able to work under pressure and reliably meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in creative problem-solving techniques, conflict resolution, and mutual beneficial solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, tasks, and prioritize appropriately; flexibility to adapt to changing learning situations.
• Able to organize and maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems.
• Flexibility for scheduling needs that fall outside weekday hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree
• Experience: Experience using simulation as a learning methodology. ICU/ED experience.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
• RN, RT, PA-C, or EMT-P.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated advanced ability in adult learning techniques.

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Simulation Education Specialist conducts need assessments, and researches, collaborates with, recommends, and designs simulation experiences for customers/stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams. The Education Specialist manages and evaluates the facilitation process of simulation experiences. This role is vital to achieve our mission of improving health and patient safety through simulation-based programs designed to maximize the abilities of individuals, teams, and systems. This role manages simulation-based assessment, development, and delivery for internal, external, interdisciplinary, and multi-specialty areas and care teams throughout the healthcare system.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:

1. Manage, Coordinate, and Deliver Education Programs Utilizing Simulation Resources (60%)
   • Manage all aspects of simulation activities, including but not limited to: set up, clean up, facilitation of simulation activities including role play, instruction, and orientation for participants
   • Serves as resource, coach, mentor for clinicians, customers, and stakeholders who support, facilitate, or co-facilitate simulation-based activities.
   • Coordinates activity and use of simulation equipment and space on behalf of HealthPartners Clinical Simulation.
   • Analyzes simulation activities and provides real-time feedback for quality, safety, and effectiveness of care. Includes debriefing of participant performance and validating skills.
   • Monitors simulation activities for safety, and ensures compliance with safety policy.
2. Assess, Design, Develop Scenarios and Evaluate Curricula for Simulation Programs, Activities, and Events (35%)
   • Consults with stakeholders, conducts needs assessments, designs, and develops simulation-based curricula.
   • Collaborates with Learning & Development peers and facility education staff, to assist with identifying, recommending, and promoting professional development through both internal and external programs, such as certification training, advanced courses in specialty areas, and augmented practice training.
   • Identify, recommend, and manage follow-up courses, cohort classes, and other learning tools post initial simulation sessions. Including, but not limited to, analyzing evaluation data for future recommendations, aggregates and utilizes data for broader organizational initiatives and system improvements.
   • Leads coordination of simulation programs for all stakeholders.
3. Manages Data and Research Activities (5%)
   • Responsible for accurate recording of data, includes participant information, reports, and evaluations.
   • Ensures all data is secure, adhering to organizational and departmental policies.
   • Manage accreditation and grant requirements.
4. Other Duties as Assigned
   • Attend departmental meetings and/or meetings on behalf of the department.
   • Projects as requested.

Additional Expectations:

• Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance.
• Protects confidentiality.
• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training .)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently. This may be an OSHA issue limiting to 35 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to view computer screen for up to six hours a day.
• Must have manual dexterity to navigate equipment and computer.
• Must have full range of motion to push, pull bend, kneel, reach overhead repetitively.
• Ability to drive a cargo van without modifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to a variety of weather conditions while transporting equipment, may be exposed to biological tissues, potential exposure to cleaning solutions, and exposure to latex within the simulators.

EQUIPMENT:

• Cargo van
• Patient simulators/task trainers
• Cardiac monitors/defibrillators
• Ventilators, oxygen tanks, other healthcare equipment found in patient care delivery settings (including medical sharps).
• A wide range of AV equipment including LCD projector, digital camera, video camera, AV console.
• Personal computers and personal computer-based equipment.
• Multi-line telephone, fax, copier.