The RN Simulation Specialist at Sanford Health provides technical guidance and clinical expertise in emergency-based scenarios within simulated environments. This role involves operating simulation equipment, coordinating educational programs, and mentoring faculty and staff while ensuring the integration of current clinical practices and research into training. The specialist must possess strong communication skills, technical knowledge, and a commitment to providing patient-focused education.
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Stevens Center Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 900 East 54th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $27.50 - $41.50
Job Summary
Responsible for providing technical guidance, and clinical knowledge and expertise in emergency based scenarios in a simulated environment. Will serve as a simulator operator and clinical expert running pre-programmed and in-situ scenario, assuring all equipment is available to provide reliable operation, meeting technical/mechanical/curricular expectations for anticipated course programs. Hold a broad range of knowledge for mannequin operations. Knowledgeable of current clinical practice and be actively engaged in incorporating current research and evidence-based practice into learning activities. Additional responsibilities will include coordinating program, course, and class schedules; participating in simulation training for educational programs; serving as a mentor and educator for faculty and staff; assuring all equipment is in working order; participating in product-specific vendor training; reporting any concerns with equipment or vehicle in a timely manner; and maintaining all requirements, licensure and certification. Will hold strong interpersonal communication skills to provide effective training for individuals and teams utilizing adult learning principles. Must be team-oriented, patient focused, and self-directed. Adept to troubleshoot potential issues with an array of simulation equipment and vehicles. Possess effective collaborative skills to foster diverse learning in multiple settings. Have strong organization and prioritization ability.
Qualifications
Graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN) or American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) accredited nursing program is strongly preferred.
Three years of hospital clinical nursing, emergency/critical care experience, and knowledge of emergency medical services (EMS). One-year experience with simulation training and a background in simulation-related education methodologies preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Current provider and/or instructor cards in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) required or within 12 months of employment.
Valid driver's license required. In addition, current commercial driver's license (CDL-CLASS B) preferred and/or ability within the first year of employment. Must meet medical certification guidelines for Sanford Health category 1 drivers.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0216616
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
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