Simulation Educator - Nursing

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 126,508,000 - 189,833,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Macon, GA, seeks a Master's prepared nurse to lead simulation-based education as a clinical expert, educator, system thinker, change agent, and innovator. The role supports simulation at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA.

The position requires a nursing license in GA, a relevant Master's degree, teaching experience, and a strong foundation in adult learning and program evaluation. Expect 40 hours weekly with some evenings and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Georgia.
• Master's in nursing, Nursing Education or Health Care Administration.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.
• Minimum three years clinical RN experience in a practice area.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum and program development, program evaluation, self-learning modules.
• Life Support Instructor Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develops a systematic education plan for simulation implementation and evaluates programs.
• Synthesizes simulation literature to design educational interventions for learners.
• Provides educational consultation across the continuum in simulation.
• Assesses learning styles and creates education programs and materials.
• Conducts needs assessments and analyzes priorities for simulation education.
• Coaches educators and staff in curriculum development and adult learning.
• Develops educational effectiveness measures and outcome metrics.
• Participates in facilitator selection and provides ongoing feedback.
• Utilizes multiple modalities and technology for cost-effective programs.
• Manages cost analysis and resource utilization for education.

Skills

Clinical expert

Educator

System thinker

Change agent

Innovator

Education

Master's in nursing

Nursing Education or Health Care Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

AV equipment

Job description

Department

10615 Enterprise Corporate - Simulation Education Program

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, occasional evening and Saturdays

Pay Range

$44.15 - $66.25

Job Summary

Master's prepared nurse who applies clinical expertise in evidence -based nursing practice within a simulation education in the following roles: clinical expert, educator, system thinker, change agent, and innovator. This position will support simulation at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA.

Essential Functions

• Develops a systematic education plan for simulation implementation and evaluates overall simulation programs in response to patient and healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities of the organization.
• Synthesizes simulation literature and research findings to design educational interventions for selected user groups and promotes staffs' knowledge and skill in research and evidence-based process and the application of these findings in practice.
• Provides educational consultation and services across the continuum in simulation for a variety of learner groups.
• Assesses as learning styles and creates educational programs and materials based on assessment of population to be educated.
• Conducts annual simulation education needs assessment utilizing multiple data sources. Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding priorities.
• Coaches and mentors unit educators/ facilitators/content experts and staff in the development of education skills (curriculum development, adult learning principles, evaluation etc.)
• Develops simulation educational effectiveness measures for all programs and outcome measures for selected programs.
• Participates in selection of facilitators and content experts. Coaches facilitators/ content experts on skill development and provide continuing education. Provides ongoing feedback and gives input into annual performance evaluation.
• Utilizes multiple simulation education modalities and leverages use of technology to provide the most cost effective and efficient programs.
• Provides cost analysis for all education and manages related resource utilization.
• Participates in facility wide simulation program development.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Master's in nursing, Nursing Education or Health Care Administration required. Two years of teaching experience preferred. Must show evidence of job-specific competencies. Minimum three years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a practice area. Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum and program development, program evaluation, self-learning modules. Proficient at Microsoft Office programs and use of AV equipment. Certification in simulation preferred and must be achieved within two years of hire date. Life Support Instructor Certification may be required based on the needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements

Frequent moderate lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying. Frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching. Must be able to travel throughout hospital campuses and offsite properties. General hospital office environment with exposure to chemicals, pathogens and patient body fluids. Environment is climate controlled. Subject to long and irregular hours.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.