Simulation Educator- PLV - 196702

The Simulation Educator coordinates curricular integration of all simulation activities in the undergraduate pre-licensure programs offered by Pace University's College of Health Professions. The Simulation Educator serves as the lead facilitator for simulation-based experiences guiding, supporting, and seeking out ways to assist participants in achieving expected outcomes. With a focus on student assessment and evaluation, the Simulation Educator modifies and enhances the program as needed to meet student needs. The Simulation Educator trains adjunct faculty as facilitators, providing oversight and feedback to ensure quality, and works with and trains standardized patients as needed according to scenario. The Simulation Educator incorporate INACSL Standards of Best Practices and works to ensure compliance with INACSL Standards.

Position Duties

• Facilitates simulation-based experiences (SBE) providing pre-briefing and debriefing with student groups.
• Evaluates student performance in in the SBE in collaboration with the course faculty member.
• Serves as the lead facilitator, trains adjunct faculty in the role of facilitator, oversees performance and development.
• Trains standardized patients.
• Guides the simulation tech in the set-up, tear-down, and running of the SBE. Ensures all components of the SBE run smoothly, on time, and meet the learning objectives of the SBE.
• Collaborates in the development of the Simulation Calendar to ensure appropriate timing related to course objectives, required number of simulation hours to agency-based clinical hours are completed, SBEs are staffed and equipment is available.
• Consults with others on refining/developing SBE.
• Attends meetings regularly.
• Develops and maintains skill as an effective facilitator, seeking certification (if not already obtained) or maintaining certification.
• Pursues continuing education and assessment of facilitation skills.
• Contributes to scholarly/research efforts related to data collection activities involving SBEs.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Supervision Exercised

Adjunct nursing faculty functioning as facilitators, standardized patients, student workers and Graduate Assistants are supervised on an as needed basis when assigned to simulation activities.

Position Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) certification preferred.
• Must hold an unrestricted license as a registered nurse in NY.
• Minimum two years of experience in simulation and skills lab teaching and experience with standardized patients or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and actively promotes diversity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex situations involving large numbers of people.

Work Hours

As scheduled to support the academic schedule of the students.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

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