Simulation Coordinator
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
- Georgia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 5 years of clinical experience, pediatrics preferred
- Proven experience designing and leading training projects
- Strong project management experience
- Demonstrated excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Master's degree in nursing or allied health
- Simulation experience utilizing human simulators
- Professional specialty nursing certification
- 2 years of experience in staff development/clinical education
- Bachelor’s Degree from a school of Nursing, Allied Health, or specific discipline for department/service area
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, or current licensure in a related field
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment
- Ability to build strong relationships and trust
- Advanced communication skills, to include facilitation and presentation skills
- Proven ability coordinating projects with multiple deliverables and deadlines
- Ability to function in a dynamic environment with the ability to flex to changing priorities
- Passion for patient safety and quality with and basic knowledge of quality improvement strategies
- Adept at conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking, and prioritization of clinical and system needs
- Push for cross-system consistency through education/influence
- Pursues continuous improvement with a solutions-oriented approach
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Effectively addresses quality of care and safety issues through performance consulting and design consultation with clinical areas.
- Ensures timely and consistent facilitation of clinical simulation programs to support delivery of care and to meet desired outcomes.
- Manages simulation projects utilizing instructional design process to meet organizational targets.
- Builds effective relationships and collaboration with physicians, interprofessional teams, hospital leadership, and staff.
- Role models debriefing techniques and strategies with application to projects and programs.
- Pursues independent self-study to advance the impact of simulation on the organization.
- Coaches departmental simulation educators to set annual goals, drive competencies, and develop simulation programs.
- Provides mentorship and training to Simulation Educators for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competence along the continuum of novice to expert.
- Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in supporting budget, productivity, and resource utilization.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information related to system initiatives, programs, quality, and patient safety gaps.
- Evaluates training program(s) and initiatives for overall quality and effectiveness. Applies evaluation data and presents recommendations for change to key organizational stakeholders.
- Removes or escalates barriers to appropriate leader to achieve goals.