Interprofessional Nurse Educator

Interprofessional Nurse Educator Position Number 500495 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department

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Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title Coordinator Working Title Interprofessional Nurse Educator Number of Vacancies 2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) .40 Full Time or Part Time Part Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $36,000-$38,000 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Professional Organizational Unit Overview The Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Program (ICSP) at the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) provides access to simulation-based education for learners across the Health Sciences Campus and ECU Health Medical Center. The program collaborates closely with ECU Health Medical Center in offering educational activities to Graduate Medical Education, EastCare, and other hospital staff. The mission of the Clinical Simulation Program is to promote excellence in clinical care, promote patient and learner safety, and improve multidisciplinary team performance using simulation modalities. The ICSP is a fully accredited program by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. The ICSP is moving into a new 30,000 sq ft Simulation Center in the Center for Medical Education building in 2027. Job Duties The BSOM Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Program is seeking part-time Interprofessional Nurse Educators to provide interprofessional clinical, educational, and technical expertise in the development and implementation simulation-based activities. These positions will participate in, and facilitate, interprofessional scenarios with medical students, residents, and other providers from multiple disciplines. These positions will also instruct procedural skills within his/her field of expertise using task trainers. These positions will perform outreach to promote the BSOM Simulation Program's regional capabilities and facilitate educational sessions as assigned. Individuals will work approximately 16 hours per week. These will be 12-month, At Will positions. Work Hours A typical day will be 8am-5pm. Occasional work outside normal business hours (8am-5pm) required. Occasional overnight travel is required for outreach and education sessions related to the mobile simulation program (1-2 days annually). Occasional work on weekends for special events (1-2 Saturdays annually). Duties of the position will include - Instruction (85%) Facilitate and co-debrief interdisciplinary simulation sessions using established standards of best practice in healthcare simulation. Participate in simulation scenarios as an embedded nursing professional to provide authentic interprofessional learning experiences that reflect real-world clinical practice. Model compassionate, patient-centered nursing care and professional communication. Teach team-based roles and responsibilities from a nursing perspective, including participation in BLS and ACLS resuscitation. Teach and demonstrate nursing procedural skills to medical students and residents within the nursing scope of practice, including: Sterile technique Foley catheter insertion Peripheral IV insertion (including ultrasound-guided techniques, as appropriate) Ankle-brachial indexes (ABIs) Safe medication preparation and administration principles Demonstrate and teach the nursing approach to initial patient assessment as performed in clinical practice, including: Obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, and relevant nursing history Performing focused physical and mental health assessments Communicating assessment findings effectively to the interprofessional care team Educate learners on nursing considerations related to medication administration in acute and emergency care settings, including indications, safety checks, monitoring, and adverse effects. Teach the appropriate and safe use of commonly used nursing equipment, including IV pumps, monitors, defibrillators, and other bedside technology, in accordance with institutional policies. Collaborate with interprofessional and interdisciplinary faculty to deliver simulation scenarios to promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision making. Promotes simulation best practices and initiatives established by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). Administration (10%) Assist simulation team in ensuring correct medical supplies are available for use during scenarios. Create mock medications, IVS, and assist with moulage to create realism. Attend planning meetings for classes and staff meetings. Review scenario case template and facilitator documents. Attend dry-runs of scenarios in person or virtually, depending on date of dry-run (dates are variable). Attends simulation training sessions through the Office of Clinical Simulation Outreach (5%) Travel to regional locations to promote the mobile Healthcare Simulation Unit capabilities and programs. Facilitate sessions associated with programs associated with the mobile Healthcare Simulation Unit at regional sites and external customers at the Brody School of Medicine Simulation Center. Contingent on availability of funding. Minimum Education/Experience An active Registered Nurse North Carolina License is required. Active licensure must be maintained throughout employment. Bachelor's degree plus at least three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a critical care setting (such as emergency department, intensive care unit); or associates degree with 7 years' experience in a critical area setting. Candidate must be eligible for American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, BLS instructor certification, and successful instructor alignment with ECU Health Center for Learning and Performance. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Registered Nurse North Carolina License is required. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Demonstrated knowledge of Adult Educational theory, methodologies, and delivery. Knowledge of fundamentals of care across the lifespan (pediatric, adult, OB, geriatric). Experience teaching using simulation-based education. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification (CHSE) from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). ACLS and PALs certifications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a track record of scholarly dissemination in presentation and publication form. Proficiency in Microsoft software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Interpersonal, collaborative, negotiation, team-building and communication skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At the time of employment two to four original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. Job Open Date 05/05/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 05/20/2026 Rank Level