Healthcare Education Simulation Specialist

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Edgewood University seeks a Healthcare Education Simulation Specialist. This is a hybrid simulation role, performing a wide range of responsibilities needed to support simulation experiences and lab responsibilities across multiple sites and programs. The primary responsibility of the position is to support the online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program working in direct coordination with the simulation team at Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES), ABSN online faculty, and the ABSN online program director.

The online ABSN program requires students to complete in-person physical assessment, skills development, and simulation experiences. This position will demonstrate simulation expertise, educational collaboration, logistical coordination, and technological skill to ensure consistent, effective, lab coordination and innovative clinical simulation that align with best practices in healthcare education and simulation. The position requires travel to multiple simulation sites throughout Wisconsin, including but not limited to Madison, Janesville, and Beloit, with scheduling based on program needs.

Responsibilities:

Plan and Execute Simulation and Skills Lab Experiences

• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and deliver simulations that are appropriate to the learners/participants.
  • Develop and deliver simulation scenarios in accordance with best practices in both education and simulation research.
  • Ensure objectives and evaluations are aligned with goals of the simulation, integrating any accreditation or regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and implement creative ideas to ensure simulation activities are as realistic as possible.
  • Perform troubleshooting assistance with simulation operations and technical support as needed.
  • Collaborate with other simulation staff to ensure consistent application of simulation practices.
• Perform Pre-simulation Activities
  • Program and execute patient scenarios utilizing technology such as simulators, computers, software, and electronic medical record technology.
  • Create and distribute pre-simulation and supportive learning materials and documentation.
  • Prepare scenario props and moulage.
  • Support the training and orientation of instructors to effectively facilitate simulation sessions.
  • Obtain signed release/confidentiality forms from learners/participants.
• Execute Simulations
  • Greet and orient students/learners to CHES and to the simulation activity, perform patient hand-off, set the tone for the learning environment.
  • Serve as a simulation operator by running all simulation technology (manikins/simulators, audio/video equipment, classroom monitors, patient monitors, microphones, computer and editing software).
  • Speak as the patient during simulations using manikins/full-bodied simulators.
  • Prepare other patient actors for simulation.
  • Occasionally serve as a patient actor for appropriate simulations.
• Perform Post-Simulation Activities
  • Provide and accept feedback to/from facilitators/faculty and learners.
  • Manage simulation recordings as needed for debriefing.
  • Administer evaluations of simulation lab experience.
  • Perform collaborative evaluation of simulation and identification of ways to improve the experience.
• Perform skills lab coordination
  • Collaborate with other simulation staff and faculty to coordinate schedules and needs
  • Gather and arrange supplies and equipment according lesson plans; ensure proper staging; clean and reset after use.
  • Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure organization; monitor expirations and prevent depletion or surplus
  • Request, receive, organize incoming orders for supplies and equipment

Collaborate with healthcare professionals and staff

• Assist with scheduling and coordination of classroom and lab spaces
• Support instructors in preparing, facilitating, and debriefing of simulation activities to optimize the learning experience.
• Communicate with instructors about any equipment failures, weather-related changes, or events that may impact their simulation or lab sessions.
• Provide or arrange for technical support

Maintain Human Simulators and Lab Equipment

• Install new software or hardware upgrades to the simulation technology and lab equipment.
• Perform operational checks and maintenance on equipment, review technical notes from scheduled preventive maintenance sessions scheduled, clean equipment per manufacturer recommendations to proactively maintain equipment.
• Ensure simulation technology and equipment is kept secure and safe.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, consult with technical support as necessary and determine the need for vendor repair.
• Perform simulation and audio and video equipment repairs per manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure simulators are charged, functioning, and ready to use.
• Coordinate vendor repair of equipment as required.
• Maintain an understanding of, and utilize as appropriate, the vendor contract and equipment warranties.

Assist with daily operation

• Publish and edit scheduled classes.
• Assist visitors via phone, email, and website.
• Develop reports and documentation related to lab processes and procedures.
• Maintain a professional and safe environment.

Maintain Simulation Lab Documentation

• Collaborate on the development, maintenance, and enforcement of documented lab policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain related forms such as Confidentiality or Release Forms
• Produce simulation orientation materials.
• Manage digital media.

Engage in Professional Development and Assist in Strategic Growth and Management of Programs

• Seek information and advocate for integration of simulation standards of best practice
• Contribute to planning and development of annual capital budgets
• Identify creative utilization of lab resources
• Participate in community outreach programs and marketing such as conducting tours; conducting sample simulations; co-coordinating youth immersion experiences.
• Attend conferences and training sessions regularly to increase and maintain knowledge related to simulation education.
• Research future simulation products
• Work toward Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification (CHSE)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health-related degree, Master's Degree strongly desired.
• Requires current registration/ certification / licensure in health discipline.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferably with medical/surgical, critical care, pediatric, OB, ICU, EMS, or paramedic areas
• Experience with healthcare simulations; skills laboratory; nursing or healthcare teaching preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Broad understanding of computer technology and electronics as person will work with an array of technology including high-fidelity simulators, audiovisual, network and information systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS and other virtual meeting applications
• Internet and database use
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple items simultaneously
• Work well under pressure
• Self-motivated and require little to no supervision with the ability to work independently
• Exemplary demonstration of professionalism, commitment, and loyalty
• Ability to perform independently at all site locations

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship

How to Apply

Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, resume, and references with a subject line that includes the position code HSMS:

Edgewood University
Human Resources - HSMS
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer