Simulation Educator - Nursing - Carolinas Meical Center

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a full-time Nursing Education Specialist for the Simulation Center to lead staff development and educational programming. The role requires a Master's in Nursing Education or Health Care Administration and current RN licensure, with at least 3 years of clinical RN experience and 2 years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities include designing curricula, applying adult learning principles, mentoring educators, and measuring educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's in nursing, Nursing Education or Health Care Administration required.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred; minimum 3 years clinical RN experience required.
• Life Support Instructor Certification may be required within the dept.
• Current RN license in the state you work or equivalent licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develops a systematic education plan and evaluates nursing staff development programs.
• Synthesizes literature and research findings to design interventions and promote knowledge.
• Supervises unit educator staff and participates in annual performance reviews.
• Provides educational consultation and services across the continuum in area of specialty.
• Assesses learning styles and creates programs and materials based on assessment.
• Conducts annual education needs assessment and analyzes data for priorities.
• Coaches and mentors unit educators in curriculum development and evaluation.
• Develops education effectiveness and outcome measures for programs.
• Participates in selection of preceptors and provides input into evaluations.
• Uses multiple education modalities and technology to optimize programs.
• Provides cost analysis for education and manages related resources.
• Participates in facility-wide program development.

Skills

Teaching experience

RN clinical experience

Adult learning principles

Curriculum development

Program evaluation

Microsoft Office

AV equipment

Education

Master's in nursing

Nursing Education or Health Care Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

AV equipment

Job description

Department 38263 GCMG Medical Education - Medical Education: Simulation Center

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, occasional evenings and weekends.

Pay Range $44.15 - $66.25

Essential Functions

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

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.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Master's in nursing, Nursing Education or Health Care Administration required. Candidates for external hire or internal promotion without Master's degree must be enrolled in the appropriate Master's program upon hire/transfer date and must complete program within 3 years of enrollment in the program

• Two years of teaching experience preferred. Minimum 3 years clinical experience as a RN in practice area required.
• Appropriate practice area certification required within 1 year of eligibility for certification exam.
• Life Support Instructor Certification may be required based on the needs of the patient population served.
• Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or, if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum and program development, program evaluation, self-learning modules.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office programs and use of AV equipment.
• Must show evidence of job-specific competencies
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse manager.

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.