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Interprofessional Nurse Educator
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What they do
A Clinical Nurse Educator educates people about health issues and promotes healthy behaviors. Plans and directs health education programs at schools, colleges, private businesses, or nonprofits such as community health organizations. May work in a health care facility to educate patients about their conditions and treatment, or work for a public health organization to plan and organize public health campaigns. May also teach nursing at the postsecondary level.
$84,957 / year median in South Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
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Simulation and Safety Department Homepage https://medicine.ecu.edu/clinicalsimulation/ Advertising DepartmentACADEMIC AFFAIRS-BSOM
Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title Coordinator Competency Level N/A - Not Applicable Working Title lnterprofessional Nurse Educator Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) up to .20 fTE Full time or Part time Part Time Hourly Salary Rate/Range up to $15,400 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Temporary Staff Job Category Non-Faculty Professional Be a Pirate! Be a Pirate! East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation. The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is composed of departments that function to increase the supply of primary care physicians to serve the state; improve the health and well-being of the region; and train physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of the state. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is aligned with ECU Health as a clinically integrated academic healthcare organization. This integration allows the two organizations to provide efficient, effective and high-quality care to eastern North Carolina residents. For more information, visit ECUHealth.org. The lnterprofessional 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 in 2027. Primary Purpose of Position The Brody School of Medicine lnterprofessional Clinical Simulation Program is seeking a temporary lnterprofessional Nurse Educator to provide interprofessional clinical, educational, and technical expertise in the development and implementation of simulation activities. This individual will work approximately 1 day per week. A typical day will be 8am-5pm. Occasional work outside normal business hours (8am-5pm required). Specific dates will be assigned based on class schedules (typically 3-6 months in advance). Duties will include -Instruction:
90%- Facilitate and co-debrief interdisciplinary simulation sessions as needed using standards of best practice in simulation.
- Participate in simulation scenarios as an embedded nursing professional to provide an authentic interprofessional experience that reflects real-world clinical practice. o Obtain vital signs, medical history, chief complaint, and health history. o Assess mental health status. o Convey findings to care team.
- Teach procedural skills to medical students and residents, such as ultrasound guided peripheral IV insertion, sterile technique, foley insertion, and others.
- Demonstrate to medical students how to perform an initial patient assessment as performed in clinical settings by a nurse, such as obtain vital signs, medical history, chief complaint, and health history
- Teach medical students and residents appropriate medications for medical interventions in an emergency setting
- Teach appropriate use of medical equipment to medical students and residents, such as how to operate a defibrillator, IV pump, and others.
- Promote 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.
Note:
Other duties as assigned. Contingent on availability of funding. Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience- An active registered nursing license with the North Carolina Board of Nursing is required.
- Master's degree and one (1) year of experience working as a clinical nurse and/or teaching experience in a critical care setting (such as emergency department, intensive care unit); or will accept in substitution a bachelor's degree plus at least three (3) years working as a clinical nurse and/or teaching experience in a critical care setting (such as emergency department, intensive care unit).
- Demonstrated knowledge of Adult Educational theory, methodologies, and delivery.
- Knowledge of fundamentals of care across the lifespan (pediatric, adult, OB, geriatrics).
- Experience teaching using simulation-based education.
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification ( CHSE ) from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare ( SSH ).
- Active
BLS , ACLS
, and PALs certifications.- BLS Instructor Certification.
- 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.
- Exquisite interpersonal, collaborative, negotiation, team-building and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
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- Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment? Yes No
- Do you have a valid non-restricted NC Nursing license?
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance