Simulation Specialist

Hourly Pay Range: $35.16 - $54.50. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Medical Simulation Specialist
• Location:
  
  Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

The Simulation Specialist will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs that incorporate simulation techniques for all levels of personnel. The purpose of this job is to assist in providing an educational environment for Physicians, Residents, Medical Students, Nursing and pre‑hospital personnel. The role will provide logistical support to any ancillary department that wishes to use the simulators or simulation center.

• Serve as a role model and resource to network staff for competency‑based education.
• Develop and/or revise instruction written materials, web‑based materials and audiovisual aids to augment educational programs.
• Collaborate with Directors, Nursing Education and Professional Development, medical specialties regarding centralized simulation.
• Serve as a resource to staff for various teaching/learning strategies.
• Solicit instructor and student feedback following simulation experience to analyze the impact of simulation on the learning process.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices for the Simulation Center.
• Assist with development of learning opportunities using simulations and simulators.
• Coordinate with community as needed.
• Serve as liaison between the simulation center and the community, and other simulation centers.
• Assist individual departments with "Skills Days" as needed.
• Assist faculty with abstracts, PowerPoint presentations, conference workshops, and manuscripts for publication.
• Identify extramural grant/partnership funding opportunities (governmental, professional foundations, industry) for education.
• Identify extramural grant/partnership funding opportunities for patient safety research.
• Initiate and implement research studies.
• Coordinate simulation research data collection, management and analysis.
• Maintain data confidentiality and security.
• Maintain and repair simulator and clinical equipment.
• Recommend and implement cost‑saving measures and identify key initiatives to target improvement of delivery of services.
• Orchestrate acquisition, maintenance, cleaning and repair of simulator and support equipment.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot faulty equipment and software.
• Audio‑visual operations for capture of simulated scenarios.
• Contact with external simulation experts and centers for activity and research coordination.
• Tours and orientation of the center as needed.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Experience: 3 Years of clinical experience in critical‑care settings (Required);
  Simulation experience preferred.
• License: Registered Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Current RN license in the state of Illinois (Required)
• CPR or BLS – American Heart Association (AHA) – BLS Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Preferred
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Preferred

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community‑connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing…