Training and Performance Specialist: Patient Centered Simulation

Position Summary Working in collaboration with the Executive Director for IDS and under the supervision of the Training and Performance Manager and in accordance with established professional and departmental standards, methods, and models, plans, designs, implements, and evaluates aspects of IDS activities. The Training and Performance Specialist for Patient Centered Simulation (PCS) will work closely with Clinical Service Partners (CSP) to design and deliver direct simulation, as well as offer support to CSP educators across the Hospital more broadly for ongoing skills development and quality assurance of courses in our Patient Centered Simulation Program. Provides support for creation of new PCS curricula and programming, recurring PCS activities, and PCS Program faculty development programs as required Key Responsibilities Works as part of IDS' Training and Performance team to design, develop and deliver simulation activities to meet a broad range of clinical service needs. Develops and maintains supportive relationships with clinical service partners (CSP), patients and families, and IDS Simulation Operations Specialists within the PCS program to enhance the development of simulation activities and quality assurance mechanisms Monitors program effectiveness, reviewing associated evaluations, modifying or adapting programs as needed to ensure PCS Program offerings are performed according to established standards, guidelines, and instruction. Identifies appropriate applications of simulation technology consistent with specific and/or special needs of PCS activities. Working with Managerial supervision, supports the coordination and delivery of recurring PCS programs, and supports Faculty Development offerings as required Develops and maintains advancing knowledge of current Simulation trends, practices, and techniques through participation in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, seminars, and other continuing education programs. Serves as a member of the IDS and interdisciplinary team. Communicates issues as they arise to the Training and Performance Manager, Sr Director and Executive Director of IDS. Promotes an environment that fosters professional growth and collegiality Knowledge and Skills Analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems OR design relatively complex systems and programs. Well‑developed writing skills. Applicant must possess excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution, to effectively work as a team member. Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as well as occasional travel to present at conferences or meetings Education Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Preferred Experience Five or more years of related professional experience in healthcare education, healthcare, clinical care, or child life. Prior simulation experience preferred Compensation and Benefits The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Children's Hospital