RN Sim Educator

Job Description

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

The RN Simulation Educator is a clinically experienced nurse educator who will facilitate student learning in the Health Assessment, Professional Nursing Practice Skills Labs, open labs, will assist with graduate skills labs, and facilitate scenario-based simulation sessions. This educator will assess performance and competency of individual learners and provide remediation as needed, while serving as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, patient care delivery & advocacy, and problem-solving, to facilitate the students' socialization into the nursing profession.

This position is grant-funded. Funding for this role is currently secured for two years from the grant's start date. Grant ends May 31, 2028, unless new grant funds are secured.

A Master's degree and two years of relevant work experience are required. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

Delivery of Content and Operations of the LHSON Simulation

• Collaborates with didactic course faculty and other members of the LHSON Simulation staff to facilitate student learning in the Health Assessment and Professional Nursing Practice Skills Labs, while promoting the integration of simulation and other instructional technology, ensuring that students can meet the stated objectives
• Assesses student performance and level of competency; provide remediation as needed and communicate student performance issues or concerns to didactic course faculty
• Collaborates with the course faculty regarding content of lab and sequencing of lab activities.
• Collaborates with Manager of Operations to ensure adequate/appropriate supply availability
• Sets up and maintains lab spaces with the necessary equipment and supplies to facilitate student learning
• Maintain records of all skills-based simulation activities including number of students participants and student performance
• Provides support for the coordination and implementation of graduate lab immersions
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives or scholarly projects, as appropriate, related to lab instruction and/or other simulation activities

Collaboration and Instructional Support

• Facilitate open lab practice sessions
• Support other simulation learning activities, on both the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Serves as liaison for the graduate student immersions Collaborate with the faculty to ensure the LHSON Sim Program resources meet the educational course needs and promote student success
• Support simulation learning activities and debriefing sessions

Relationships and Communication

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all users of the LHSON Sim Labs, including other University departments and outside agencies.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners. Ensures effective communication with faculty and students

Professional Development and Standards

• Maintain an awareness and knowledge of industry developments. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above, consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Other

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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