Simulation Coordinator

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Location primarily located at Bridgeway Training Center

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position will be to coordinate the execution of education for healthcare professionals in an interdisciplinary, immersive clinical simulation center. This position will play a crucial role in enhancing the learning experiences for staff and students through the effective use of simulation technologies and methodologies. This person will work collaboratively with the Nursing Professional Development Team to ensure program learning objectives are met. Key responsibilities encompass simulation operations to ensure the adoption of simulation best practices to establish and sustain a safe learning environment that fosters active learning and reflective thinking.

Essential Job Functions

• Orients associates in the simulation center. This includes professional integrity, equipment, operations, simulation design, pre-briefing, facilitation, effective debriefing, and evaluation.

• Collaborates with Nurse Professional Development team to design, implement and expand the application of clinical simulation learning experiences that effectively integrate theory, clinical, and lab activities to meet accreditation standards.

• Plans and schedules simulation experiences

• Teaches and evaluates associates and students as they demonstrate psychomotor and clinical judgement skills through simulated patient care experiences.

• Manages procurement and maintenance of supplies and equipment within the Clinical Simulation Center.

• Collaborates with Bon Secours Health System and community partners to provide a learning environment that promotes professional development of healthcare providers as needed.

• Serves as a resource and consultant for simulation.

• Attends educational conferences and seminars to determine state of the art teaching, learning and research initiatives for the Clinical Simulation Center to enhance professional growth and development.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Registered Nurse Licensure (required)

Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (required)

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (required)

Master of Science Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

Two years of simulation experience (required)

Training

Healthcare Simulation (required)

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to high pitched noises

Skills

Schedule simulation experiences

Operate high-fidelity simulation equipment

Orient and train faculty

Design, implement and evaluate simulation

Order and maintain equipment/supplies

Set-up and clean-up of simulation experiences

Teach and evaluate students

Communication

Collaboration

Teamwork

Active listening

Conflict Resolution

Relationship Building

Attention to detail

Integrity

Organization

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email ~~~ . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ~~~