Simulation Center Education Specialist - Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.

SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Simulation Center Education Specialist in our Simulation Center. This full-time positions will work days and evenings.

Support education processes in the Interdisciplinary Simulation Center by serving as an education consultant.  Collaborate with and mentor faculty, staff, educators, and other stakeholders on needs assessments, curriculum design, and development and delivery of Simulation Activities.  Collaborate with and mentor faculty, staff, educators, and other stakeholders on assessment of learners including competency assessments, as well as evaluation of simulation activities to facilitate continuous improvement of these educational sessions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and instruct faculty and staff on the use of simulation
• Assists with professional development and continuing education courses on simulation and education
• Provides ongoing quality assurance and improvement for simulation and debriefing systems Provides real time feedback to clinical instructors on debriefing performance and technique
• Aligns education efforts and educational resources between departments and units within the hospital, and tracks how simulation efforts relate to our organizational goals and quality improvement measures
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, educators, and other stakeholders on simulation based research, including quality improvement studies
  This includes grant proposals, research design, data collection, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and publication
• Assist with other operational activities of the center to include accreditation, scheduling, documentation, record keeping, data management, and other organizational activities
• Assist with simulation session setup / delivery / break down, mannequin and AV equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and innovation in curricula, instructional technologies, and operational systems
• Implement and assist with development of policies, procedures, and practice standards consistent with the center’s educational objectives
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, current literature, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in simulation and gaming
• Present simulation activities at local, national, and international conferences
• Participate in community outreach programs, including promotional materials, conducting tours of the facilities, participating in public relations activities, and performing community service
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Simulation Center Education Specialists may be assigned to partner with Emergency Medicine to support specialized educational programming and operational needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education or Nursing Education

AND

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing, APP, Physician or Paramedic/EMT program.
• 3 years of clinical experience
• If applicant possesses a healthcare license, they must maintain a valid and current license or certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a simulation environment.
• Experience with research activities as well as grant searching and writing.
• Certification as a CHSE or CHSE-A

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.  

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.