Interprofessional Practice & Education (IPE) Simulation Educator

Description:

Job Description

Summary:

The Interprofessional (IPE) Simulation Educator (SE) is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. The IPE-Simulation Educator supports interprofessional simulation-based learning (SBL) and all other immersive learning modalities on the Oakland campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The IPE Simulation Educator’s primary responsibilities are to

• Ensure best practices are being followed in the design and implementation of interprofessional learning and IPE SBL.
• Serve as an accessible, expert resource and support person for SMU faculty as they integrate IPE SBL strategies into their curricula.
• Collaborate across all health science and nursing programs to identify similar curricular concepts to develop in-person, virtual, and hybrid interprofessional learning opportunities (simulation, immersive technologies, or other opportunities).
• Provide focused support to faculty from specific academic programs or entities external to SMU, as assigned.
• Lead the collaborative design of interprofessional learning simulations and other curricular activities.
• Facilitate the implementation of interprofessional simulation scenarios for learners, including prebriefing and debriefing.
• Provide cross-coverage support for SBL activities across SMU campuses, as needed to ensure the learning continues to be supported, especially in nursing.

All HSSC team members are expected to

• Effectively utilize TeamSTEPPS™ tools and strategies to enhance team performance and communication.
• Engage in community outreach service by participating in or leading educational sessions within the HSSC for community and youth groups.

Education Responsibilities [1]

Implement established IPE SBL Sessions [2]

• Observe SMU faculty who are leading an IPE SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met.
• Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during an IPE SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Lead and assist with TeamSTEPPS SMU training sessions.
• Mentor faculty in the simulation-enhanced interprofessional healthcare simulation standards of best practices to promote reflective learning.
• Collaborate with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS) in the implementation of simulation to ensure the STS is aware of the necessary tech support, the IPE SBL plan for the session, and the required setup for the session.
• Utilize the Educational Management Solutions (EMS) AV and database management systems effectively.

Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate new interprofessional learning events

• Act as an expert resource to faculty for interprofessional learning design, Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competencies, and delivery.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement IPE SBL activities into their curricula using healthcare simulation standards of best practices.
• Use evidence-based methods/ SBL theories to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula, including debriefing and assessment.
• Identify and map the IPEC competencies in each interprofessional learning activity.
• Facilitate university-wide interprofessional education (IPE) activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency.
• Collaborate with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS) in the implementation of simulation to ensure the STS is aware of the necessary tech support, the IPE SBL plan for the session, and the required setup for the session.
• Be accountable for maintaining the library of interprofessional scenarios and other learning activities used in programs under your designated oversight.
• Serve on the SMU IPE Steering Committee to work with faculty representatives across all SMU programs/disciplines to design, develop, implement, and evaluate university-wide IPE learning/practice opportunities for students.

Develop IPE Simulation-Based Learning (SBL) Curricula

• Act as an expert resource to faculty in IPE SBL design, IPEC competencies, and delivery, emphasizing thoughtful, cohesive, longitudinal integration of IPE SBL throughout an academic program’s…