Simulation Education Specialist RN — Education & Innovation

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Simulation Education Specialist RN to lead simulation pedagogy in the Clinical Simulation Program at Central DuPage & Delnor Hospitals. You will mentor facilitators, develop simulation scenarios, and drive evaluation and research initiatives to improve patient safety and education outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, an Illinois RN license, BLS, and 5+ years of diverse clinical experience including 2+ years in simulation facilitation.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Master’s degree or progress with completion within 4 years.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation on the use of simulation for educational goals.
• Assist with design, development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation projects.
• Partner with content experts in the development of clinical scenarios.
• Test/Pilot all new simulation scenarios.
• Select and/or develop evaluation tools for simulation outcomes.
• Review and evaluate simulation courses to establish targets and metrics.
• Support 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.
• Assist in development/implementation of simulation policies and procedures.
• Maintain & 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/workshops/conferences.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Assist or provide visitor and guided tours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Simulation facilitation

Education program design

Education

BSN

Master’s degree or in progress

RN license IL

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Simulation Education Specialist RN to lead simulation pedagogy in the Clinical Simulation Program at Central DuPage & Delnor Hospitals. You will mentor facilitators, develop simulation scenarios, and drive evaluation and research initiatives to improve patient safety and education outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, an Illinois RN license, BLS, and 5+ years of diverse clinical experience including 2+ years in simulation facilitation.