Simulation Education Specialist Registered Nurse Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking a Simulation Education Specialist RN to lead and expand simulation-based education across a diverse clinical environment in Illinois. The role emphasizes collaboration with content experts to design, implement, and evaluate educational simulations while ensuring high standards of data security and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a BSN, progression toward a Master’s degree, an IL RN license, BLS certification, and at

Qualifications

• BSN is required; Master’s degree or progress with completion within 4 years
• Illinois RN license required
• BLS certification required
• 5+ years in diverse clinical environment
• 2+ years simulation facilitator experience
• North Region: valid government-issued driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on the use of simulation for educational goals.
• Assist with design, development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation projects.
• Partner with clinical content experts in development of scenarios.
• Test/pilot new simulation scenarios.
• Develop and implement evaluation tools to measure simulation outcomes.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.

Skills

5+ years clinical experience

2+ years simulation facilitator

North Region driver’s license

Education

BSN

MS in progress / Master’s degree

Illinois RN license

BLS certification

Job description

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $61.60 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Simulation Education Specialist RN 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on the use of simulation as an appropriate tool for specific educational goals.
• Assists 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 (instruments, metrics, and checklists) appropriate for the measurement of simulation outcomes.
• Perform periodic review and evaluation of simulation courses to ensure effectiveness; use internal and external benchmark data and best practices to establish specific targets, timelines and metrics for improvement.
• Support the preparation of writing grants to support the simulation program.
• Serve as back-up for simulator operations.
• Educate others on the pedagogy of simulation.
• Mentor developing simulation facilitators.
• Assists in the development and implementation of simulation policies, processes, and procedures consistent with the program and organization mission and goals as well as the SSIH Accreditation standards.
• Maintain & analyze data/information of simulation activities.
• Develop and maintain communication tools related to simulation.
• Partner in simulation research, data collection, and analysis
• Maintain professional growth & development through seminars, webinars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Assist or provide visitor and guided tours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master’s Degree or Master’s in progress with completion within 4 years of assuming role
• Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
• Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association
• At least 5 years in diverse clinical environment
• At least 2 years simulation facilitator experience
• North Region Only: Valid government-issued driver’s license

Preferred:

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
• 2 years of experience in the design and implementation of clinical education programs

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.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.