Swisher - SIM-IA Field Educator; part-time - Eastern Iowa Site

Posting

Department Nursing/College of Nursing

Jobcode Instructional Serv Coordinator

Working Title Swisher - SIM-IA Field Educator (part-time) - Eastern Iowa Site

Details

The College of Nursing invites candidates to apply for a part-time SIM-IA Field Educator in the Eastern Iowa Site with the main office in Swisher, Iowa. This position is responsible for providing technical and/or clinical knowledge and expertise in emergency medical services based scenarios and/or nursing scenarios in a simulated environment. The SIM-IA Field Educator will serve as a simulation operator and clinical expert, as well as supporting the Lead Field Educator.

This position must facilitate simulation learning and participates in debriefings as well as other learning methodologies. This position will require time outside of the 8:00 am – 5:00 pm workday and includes travel and occasional overnight travel.

Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA)

This new program focused on providing clinical simulation education for EMS and other healthcare providers across the state. SIM-IA is launching three mobile simulation labs in 2022 and will be staffed with registered nurses, paramedics, and EMTs to provide state-of-the-art education with high volume, high risk, and/or low frequency emergencies to improve patient care, clinical outcomes, and provider experiences.

About the College of Nursing

With renowned faculty, advanced clinical experiences and a tradition of innovative leadership, the University Of Iowa College Of Nursing is consistently ranked as one of the best nursing programs in the nation. The college has just been ranked in the Top #10 by the US News and World Report for their BSN program. Graduates are sought after as highly skilled professionals who have received a rigorous education of the highest quality.

Established in 1898, the College of Nursing has a rich history of preparing nurses to achieve excellence in clinical practice, research and leading systems of health care.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Develop Instructional Materials

· May assist with piloting and revision of instructional materials.

Instruct, Train, Consult, Support

· Coordinate and provide support in setup and operation of simulation experiences (including human patient simulators), technical equipment, and a wide variety of clinical scenarios.

· Maintain knowledge of current simulation technology.

· Attend periodic in-services and conferences.

Facilities/Technology Management

· Assist with set up, organization, and maintenance of simulation environment (truck), clinical simulation equipment/supplies, and recording/documentation systems.

· Performs any necessary physical setup/tear down of the truck and simulation environments required to facilitate trainings.

· Assists in ensuring that the truck is appropriately stocked, cleaned, and fueled for the subsequent training event.

· Prepare simulation spaces and equipment for simulation staging by reviewing the scenario, script, and computer operator roles, reviewing the activity's learning objectives.

· Diagnose and problem-solve issues with simulators and other equipment with support of the Lead Field Educator.

· Consults with manufacture tech support as needed.

· Use software that supports simulation activities, such as Sim Capture, Scenario Cloud, LLeap, and other platforms.

Operational Management (Financial and Administrative)

· If licensed appropriately, may drive the SIM-IA simulation truck to and from the training site.

· Ensures the required course documentation and data collection is completed.

· Support outreach activities, including truck tours, recruitment events and philanthropic visits.

· Inform Lead Field Educator and/or SIM-IA Program Coordinator regarding observed maintenance needs.

· Provide input for purchasing materials related to operations.

· Assist in the check-in and check-out of simulation equipment, including training in the proper use of the equipment at check out and inspection and cleaning at check in.

Supervision

· May provide functional supervision for students.

Required Qualifications:

· High school diploma and current certification as an…