Simulation Educator - Samuel Merritt University : Job Details

Description:Job Description Summary:Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the College of Nursing (CoN), we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement of health for diverse populations/peoples. Our motto is education plus compassion which we proudly demonstrate in the ways that we serve our students, faculty, staff, and in our local communities. The Simulation Educator (SE) is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. Simulation Educators support simulation-based learning (SBL) and all other immersive learning modalities on the Fresno Campus.Duties and Responsibilities:The Simulation Educator's primary responsibilities are to:

• Ensure best practices are being followed in the implementation of SBL.
• Serve as an accessible resource and support person for SMU faculty as they integrate SBL strategies into their curricula.
• Provide focused support to faculty from the College of Nursing (CoN) or entities external to SMU, as assigned.
• Facilitate implementation of simulation scenarios for learners, including debriefing.

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.

[I] EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES[1] Implement established SBL Sessions

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

[2] Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate new SBL Sessions

• Act as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning(SBL) design and delivery.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula.
• Use evidence-based methods/SBL theories to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula, including debriefing and assessment.
• Facilitate university-wide inter-professional 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 assure the STS is aware of the necessary tech support, the SBL plan for the session, and the required setup for the session.
• Be accountable for maintaining the library of scenarios used in programs under your designated oversight (e.g., pre-licensure nursing, graduate nursing programs. PT, etc.).

[3] Develop Simulation-Based Learning Curricula

• Act as an expert resource to faculty in SBL design and delivery, emphasizing thoughtful, cohesive, longitudinal integration of SBL throughout an academic program's entire curriculum.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula.
• Demonstrate best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education.
• Observe SMU faculty who are leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met.
• Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Mentor faculty ineffective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning.
• Facilitate university-wide inter-professional education (IPE) activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs.

[4] Assess & Evaluate Simulation Based Learning

• Use evidence-based methods and theoretical frameworks relevant to SBL to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula.
• Observe SMU faculty who are leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met.
• Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency.
• Actively engage in continuous quality improvement of HSSC services:

[5] Provide faculty development opportunities

• Act as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning (SBL) design and delivery.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula.
• Demonstrate best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education.
• Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Collaborate with other HSSC and SMU faculty to design, develop, implement, evaluate, and study faculty development activities in the area of SBL and other immersive learning approaches.
• Mentor faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning.
• Facilitate inter-professional education (IPE) activities with SMU faculty.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency.

II. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES[1] Advocate for an innovative approach to all HSSC services and products

• Be the person who constantly asks, How might we...? How might we improve X...or completely reimagine Y...or find a new way to accomplish Z .
• Maintain awareness of current trends in teaching and learning, focusing on simulation and other immersive learning modalities for healthcare professional education.
• Complete critical analyses of academic and lay literature, as well as vendor/marketing information in order to make productive contributions to HSSC team decisions regarding services and products.

[2] Support the HSSC Research Agenda

• Engage in scholarly work according to SMU guidelines for scholarship in accordance with Institutional Review Board policies for Human Subjects research.
• Collaborate with HSSC team colleagues and SMU faculty in the conduct of research efforts involving the HSSC following consultation with the HSSC methodologist to ensure ethical and legal considerations are met.
• Represent the HSSC through the dissemination of research findings at professional conferences and/or publication.
• Negotiate faculty workload hours for individual scholarly endeavors with HSSC Director.

REQUIREMENTSEducation and/or Experience:

• Master's degree in a health profession, education, or simulation.
• Registered Nurse.
• Prefer a minimum of 2-3 years experience in simulation-based teaching & learning.
• Ability to collaborate as a team member.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust to frequent changes in priorities, project needs, and workflow.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions preferred.

An attractive and competitive package may include a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and a housing allowance, determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Employee Status:RegularExemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)Time Type:Full timeJob Shift:Pay Range:Salary range: $75,000 - $120,000Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.