Healthcare Simulation Educator

Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Education - Healthcare Simulation Educator

Department: Education

Location: Dallas Campus

Shift: M - F

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The Healthcare Simulation Educator is an expert in simulation education whose primary responsibility is to collaborate with unit educators and content specialists on simulation projects for Children's Health employees, ranging from professional development and patient safety to patient satisfaction. Through the application of various simulation modalities, collaboration with clinical educators utilizing adult learning theory, and strong instructional design, the Simulation Educator's work results in measurable program outcomes in areas such as new hire orientation, ongoing competency, operational readiness, and research/conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Function as a simulation consultant on scenario development assuring that scenarios are complete, with objectives and goals clearly written.
• Ensures the use of the INACSL Standards of Best Practice in Simulation
• Creates an effective and psychologically safe learning environment in both the training and patient care areas
• Implements a variety of simulation modalities based on learning objectives and participant needs
• Assesses customer objectives and needs in assisting with the development of simulation curricula
• Develops, maintains, and utilizes tools to evaluate the outcomes of simulation education, to include faculty facilitation/debriefing
• Applies adult learning theories as well as cultural and generational considerations into education development
• Actively coaches and mentors staff, educators, and faculty in simulation role development through initial and ongoing education.
• Project Management Responsibilities:
• Functions as the expert simulation consultant, consistently applying planning methodologies when assisting content specialists with the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of simulation curriculum, projects, and scenarios.
• Plans and implements simulation curriculum, projects, and scenarios, using innovation and creativity
• Designs and implements evaluation plans for simulation curriculum, projects, and scenarios.
• Serve as a resource to staff in the use of simulation equipment, as well as assisting in all aspects of moulage or the creation of a hospital or pre hospital environment.
• Leadership Responsibilities
• Function as a role model and expert in simulation education
• Promote multidisciplinary collaboration through role modeling and coordination of unit resources through team based simulation
• Uses the organizational and/or unit strategic plans and goals to determine educational priorities
• Interprets and uses research and evidence-based practices
• Anticipates and forecasts trends in simulation industry
• Participate on appropriate organizational committees to ensure simulation is utilized as necessary to address issues of education and patient safety.
• Be active on pivotal committees to assure simulation is a part of implementation and ongoing activities within the institution.
• Participate in simulations society through networking and professional development.
  
  

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 2 years healthcare simulation experience Required
• At least 2 years clinical patient care experience (or additional equivalent healthcare simulations experience can be substituted) Required
  
  

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree Required
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree Preferred
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Clinical licensure for professional practice (ex: RN, RT, PA, etc.) Upon Hire Preferred
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 180 Days Required
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator Preferred
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.