Simulation Specialist

Position Highlights:

• Position: Simulation Specialist
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
• Hours: 40 hours; M-F 7am-3:30pm; occasional weekends; rotating
• Required Travel: NorthShore legacy 4 hospitals: Evanston, Highland Park, Glenbrook and Skokie Hospitals, Swedish Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital

Assists with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating education programs that incorporate simulation techniques for all levels of personnel. The purpose of this job is to assist in providing an educational environment for Physicians, Residents, Medical Students, Nursing and pre-hospital personnel. Will provide logistical support to any ancillary department who wish to use the simulators or simulation center.

What you will do:

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates education programs that incorporate simulation
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating continuing education programs for all levels
• Assist EMS coordinators in development of scenarios for EMT and paramedics
• Develop Continuing Education Programs for the Nursing Education and Professional Development
• Drafts proposals for grant submissions and composes reports to funding sources and administrators
• Collaborates with faculty in developing ideas for innovative research, designing study protocol
• Assists in recruitment and training of technical staff and other Simulation Center employees
• Operation of computerized mannequins requiring mastery of its operating software
• Interfacing with Quality Department, Development and Public Relations leadership regarding activities of the simulation center

What you will need:

• Education: Minimum Formal Education Required: graduate of a state approved school of nursing. Foreign and out of state graduates must meet eligibility requirements for Illinois NCLEX. BSN preferred.
• Certification: Current RN license in the state of Illinois --BLS required--ACLS preferred. PALS certification desirable
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a critical care settings. Simulation experience preferred.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Strong clinical skills, familiarity with Laerdal, METI, and Gaumard preferred. Teaching experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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