Simulation Education Specialist

Nemours is seeking a Simulation Education Specialist to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.  This is a 30 hr/week position.

The Simulation Education Specialist will help facilitate daily operations of the Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence Simulation Center by: 

• Serving as a mentor and educator to healthcare providers and home caregiver teams


• Creating, preparing, and coordinating simulation scenarios for use with advanced simulation equipment


• Instructing course facilitators in simulation-based education principles and the use of simulation equipment 


• Conducting routine equipment maintenance, inventory updates and recommendations for new equipment purchases


• Scheduling and tracking Center usage


• Conducting regular evaluations and critique of programs, soliciting recommendations from both internal and external users


• Creating innovative curricula and identifying opportunities to integrate continuous improvement concepts and technology into healthcare education


• Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends 


• Teaching AHA courses and ENA courses (if applicable)


• Assisting Medical Director of Simulation and Senior Simulation Education Specialist, Nemours Institute for Clinical Excellence as required

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree is required; Bachelor Degree is preferred.


• Minimum three years' experience as a Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) or Respiratory Therapist is required.


• Minimum one year of educator experience is required.


• Delaware RN or RRT license required.


• American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Preferred licensures/certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification


• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor certification


• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) 

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