Nurse Educator - Medical Simulation and Education Lab

Overview The University of Miami/UHealth Medical Training Lab at the Gordon Center is currently seeking a full time Nurse Educator - Medical Simulation and Education Lab to work in Miami, FL. The Nurse Educator provides clinical education to nursing and patient care staff and facilitates evidenced-based practices within a specialized area of nursing. The incumbent collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Moreover, this employee provides direct specialty nursing services to patients, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related UHealth policies, procedures, and guidelines. Core Responsibilities Provides education and resources to enhance patient care. Assists staff with educational needs, problem resolution, time management, and critical thinking skills development. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Implements clinical skills activities within established clinical and preceptorship models, monitors data trends, and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards. Provides staff support in the development of patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards. Consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care. Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments, and coordinates in-service training and workshops. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Core Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Master’s degree in Nursing or Simulation Education preferred. Certification and Licensing: Valid Florida RN license Current AHA Provider/Instructor certification in BLS, ACLS; additional current certification in PALS and ASLS preferred Experience: Minimum 5 years of clinical experience Minimum 5 years of formal instructional experience Preferred 10 years of formal instructional experience Required: Experience with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing continuing professional development activities. Knowledge of and experience with adult learning principles. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. Department Specific Functions The mission of the Gordon Center (GC) is to develop and disseminate leading edge educational programs utilizing advanced technologies and simulation systems. The Simulation Nurse Educator develops curricula and provides training and facilitates evidenced-based practices for first responders, medical and nursing students, residents, and practicing healthcare professionals, including nurses and allied health care professionals. The Simulation Nurse Educator also serves as nurse planner and collaborates with the team to assist in developing, implementing, teaching, and evaluating Gordon Center curricula. Moreover, this employee provides, develops, and implements curricula while ensuring adherence to all related health system or agency-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines. The Simulation Nurse Educator will incorporate educational technologies, including simulation (task-training and patient simulation scenarios), virtual/augmented/mixed reality and computer-based learning systems in educational programs focused on competency development of current and future healthcare professionals. Additionally, the Simulation Nurse Educator will work collaboratively with the administration, faculty, and staff of University of Miami Gordon Center, as well as our community clinical partners, to ensure high quality clinical outcomes. The Simulation Nurse Educator is part of the Gordon Center’s Division of Prehospital and Emergency Training (PETD) whose programs are used to train over 15,000 learners per year. Training programs include curricula developed by the UM Gordon Center, and other organizations, such as the American Heart Association, National Association of EMTs and others, such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS), Airway Management Principles and Practice (ACS), Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS), Bedside Ultrasound, First Five Minutes, and Rapid Response Team Training. Education, Curriculum Development and Research Assist the Division Director in the following: planning curriculum development; developing and using learning resources, assessing learners; evaluating programs and performing educational research; applying principles of adult education; and applying appropriate educational strategies. Provides didactic instruction and psychomotor skills training in GC courses to a diverse population of learners at the provider and instructor level. Teach in large and small groups Prepare and deliver lectures Use AV aids appropriately Obtain audience participation during lectures Choose appropriate small-group teaching methods Run a small-group teaching session Teach in a simulation setting Teach clinical and practical skills Teach professional and decision-making skills Teach in “standardized” patient/simulator scenarios Serve as a standard for expert skills Facilitate healthcare simulation scenarios and debriefings that meet required learning objectives for various learners. Facilitate and Manage Learning Carry out evaluations of learners and prepare reports Assist learners in achieving stated learning outcomes Assist learners to reflect on their experiences (through feedback and debriefing) Assist learners in self-assessment skills Motivate learners and counsel learners on performance matters Counsel learners on aspects of learning and study skills Assist learners to organize their knowledge and experiences Assist learners to make appropriate use of information technology Serve as a mentor to adjunct and less experienced PEH instructors, offering guidance and feedback as appropriate. Plan Learning and Develop Curricula Undertake learners’ needs assessments Define learning outcomes expected Specify the content of the curriculum Design teaching strategies and learning experiences to match the outcomes Prepare learning plans with timescales Create an appropriate learning environment Integrate different elements of the curriculum Implement planned curriculum / courses Develop and Use Learning Resources Design instructional text including handouts, e-learning modules, handbooks and protocols Develop patient simulation scenarios or case studies that are evidence-based Make appropriate use of instructor guides Design effective study aids Contribute to the preparation of multimedia learning packages Use multimedia learning resources Make appropriate use of clinical simulators Evaluate and contribute to the revision, editing and updating of PETD courses, ensuring all materials meet current evidence, guidelines and standards established by appropriate agencies. Organize and evaluate simulation scenarios and case studies ensuring they are validated, current, and supported by literature. Public Relations Participates in GC presentations to a variety of audiences, including community, government, and healthcare visitors. Promotes positive communications about the Center and its programs within the healthcare community and contributes to the Center’s responsiveness to constituent agency educational needs. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H13 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami