at University of Kansas Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Embedded Simulation Nurse
Department:
SOM Wichita Simulation Center
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Simulation
Position Title:
Embedded Simulation Nurse
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Embedded Simulation Nurse (ESN) is essential team member in meeting our educational requirements in facilitating interprofessional education by engaging in simulation-based learning activities for healthcare professionals. This position contributes to creating immersive, realistic simulation experiences and promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical reasoning among learners.
The ESN will serve as an active participant of the simulated scenario through activities that include but are not limited to: role-playing for a variety of clinical roles, communicating with the control room, assisting learners in maintaining clear direction of the simulation case progression, and aiding in troubleshooting and safe use of equipment.
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, in-person position.
Resume and cover letter are required to apply.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Simulation Design and Development:
- Collaborate with educators and simulation specialists to design and develop realistic simulation scenarios aligned with the medical school's curriculum.
- Integrate clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to create immersive learning experiences for healthcare professionals.
- Work closely with faculty, clinicians, and simulation team members to coordinate schedules, assess learning needs, and enhance simulation-based learning initiatives.
- Actively participate in simulation-based professional development and contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Collaborate in reviewing and developing case materials, including Wichita-specific simulation documentation.
- Serve as a clinical subject matter resource for maintaining the quality and realism of simulation-based education.
Facilitation and Role Portrayal:
- Facilitate simulation sessions for interprofessional groups, including medical students, nursing students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
- Portray various clinical roles (primarily a nurse) during simulation scenarios, interacting with learners and providing realism and clinical guidance.
- Communicate actively with the control room team to manage scenario flow and troubleshoot in real-time.
- Assist learners in navigating simulation objectives and maintaining clear direction throughout the simulation experience.
Clinical Skills Teaching:
- Provide demonstrations and teaching of key clinical skills such as IV insertion, CPR (including chest compressions), airway management, and defibrillator use, as applicable to simulation cases.
Debriefing and Reflective Learning:
- Guide and mentor participants during simulation activities, promoting clinical reasoning and teamwork.
- Lead or assist in post-simulation debriefing sessions to facilitate reflective learning and reinforce best practices in patient care.
Simulation Operational Support and Equipment:
- Operate simulation equipment and software, ensuring seamless execution of sessions.
- Lead the preparation, breakdown, and cleanup of simulation sessions.
- Support inventory and management of supplies and simulation equipment. Organize and monitor simulation supplies, ensure appropriate stock levels, and report supply needs or reorder requests to the Simulation Center Program Manager.
- Lead daily simulation activities, including coordination of supplies, room readiness, and learner orientation on simulation session days.
- Complete cross-training with simulation technologists in basic manikin setup and operation.
Department Coordination
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of new faculty, standardized patients, and volunteers specific to simulation education, under the supervision of the Simulation Center Program Manager or Director.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager and Simulation Director to identify day-to-day operational needs but does not independently oversee or make programming, scheduling, budgetary, or staffing decisions.
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Registered Nurse (RN) - Current licensure not required.
Work Experience: 1-year clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing
Work Experience:
- Acute care or ICU experience.
- Experience in simulation-based education.
- Proficient in operating simulation equipment and simulation software.
- Demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge and critical thinking in educational settings.
- Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and evidence-based simulation practices.
Skills:
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$24.20 - $35.09
Minimum
$24.20
Midpoint
$29.64
Maximum
$35.09
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Wichita-KS/Embedded-Simulation-Nurse_JR008440 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR008440.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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