Clinical Simulation Educator

City/State:
Bronx, New York
Grant Funded:
Yes
Department:
NUR - Nursing Education
Work Shift:
Day
Work Days:
MON-FRI, VARIED HOURS
Scheduled Hours:
Per Diem
Scheduled Daily Hours:
Hours Vary
Pay Range:
$120,000.00-$150,000.00

Job Summary

The Clinical Simulation Educator supports a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment utilizing contemporary best practices, innovative technology, and evidence-based educational methodologies. Working collaboratively with faculty, content experts, program leaders, and Clinical Simulation Program (CSP) staff, the Clinical Simulation Educator develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates simulation-based educational activities that enhance clinical competency, critical thinking, and patient safety. The incumbent serves as a simulation specialist by programming, testing, and facilitating simulation scenarios, ensuring faculty, learners, equipment, and resources are prepared for successful teaching and learning experiences.

Essential Responsibilities

- Collaborate with faculty, simulation staff, and clinical departments to design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate simulation-based educational programs and events.
- Develop learning objectives, clinical scenarios, curricula, assessment tools, and educational resources aligned with organizational and program goals.
- Facilitate simulation learning activities and create a safe, supportive learning environment for participants.
- Program, test, troubleshoot, and operate high-fidelity simulators, virtual reality systems, task trainers, and other simulation technologies.
- Coordinate simulation event logistics, including room setup, equipment preparation, moulage, supplies, and audiovisual resources.
- Partner with instructors and subject matter experts to ensure simulations accurately reflect clinical practice and achieve learning objectives.
- Conduct debriefing sessions and provide educational coaching to support learner development and performance improvement.
- Train faculty and staff on simulation methodologies, educational technologies, and simulator operations.
- Maintain documentation related to simulation activities, program evaluations, faculty development, and participant outcomes.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, inventory management, and vendor coordination to ensure operational readiness.
- Support research, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative educational projects utilizing simulation-based learning.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new technologies, virtual learning platforms, and emerging educational strategies.
- Collaborate across multiple Montefiore Einstein campuses to support simulation and clinical education initiatives.

Qualifications Education Required

- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Education, Allied Health, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree in Education, Simulation, Healthcare, Nursing, or a related field.

Experience Required

- 1-3 years of experience utilizing simulation, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, or emerging educational technologies in healthcare education.
- 1-3 years of experience in clinical, nursing, or allied health education, including curriculum development and learner assessment.
- 4-6 years of healthcare experience setting.
- Experience supporting quality improvement, patient safety, or process improvement initiatives.

Licensure & Certification Required

- Certification in Healthcare Simulation or equivalent simulation credential upon hire or within an established timeframe.

Preferred

- Current New York State professional license in a healthcare discipline, such as: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Physician
- Respiratory Therapist
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong knowledge of simulation-based education principles and best practices.
- Experience with computerized manikins, virtual reality, standardized patients, and other simulation modalities.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and debriefing skills.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and diverse learner populations.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time management abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical aptitude in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting simulation equipment and educational technologies.
- Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in healthcare education.

Working Conditions

- Primarily based in a clinical simulation laboratory and educational environment.
- Travel between Montefiore Einstein campuses may be required.
- Occasional lifting, equipment setup, and movement of simulation supplies and technology.
- Exposure to simulation and healthcare training environments.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.