Simulation Educator

The Healthcare Simulation Educator position at PIH Health is a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to enhance professional practice and quality patient care by providing evidence-based simulation learning to promote inter-professional competency of clinical and non-clinical staff across the PIH Health System.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of adult educational theory and its application to the development of simulation, as well as experience in clinical education and simulation operations. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty, content experts, staff, customers, stakeholders, and simulation personnel to research, develop, coordinate, review, implement, and evaluate simulation-based learning experiences for respective personnel and departments.

The Simulation Educator will also be responsible for participating in event and program planning to provide expertise in facilitation, debriefing, training gap analysis, curriculum development, learning objectives identification, performance checklist development, literature review, and evidence-base best practice standards. They will identify and provide opportunities for skill enhancement and mastery, and ensure that educational activities are in compliance with standards by the accrediting bodies.

PIH Health offers a competitive salary for this position, estimated to be around $85,000-$110,000 per year based on national averages and the cost of living in the Los Angeles County area. In addition to a competitive salary, PIH Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Education or other clinical related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of medical, emergency, or critical care experience (NP, PA, RN RRT, Paramedic). They will also have a strong ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, and be able to work independently and in a collegial manner.

P IH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women's health, urgent care and emergency services.

P IH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM and is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation's Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

The Simulation Educator will be responsible for enhancing faculty and educator knowledge in simulation-based modalities through course instruction, one-on-one mentoring, as appropriate for advanced simulation techniques. They will also support a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating and adjusting simulation experiences and programs based on evaluations and feedback.

P IH Health is a dynamic and innovative organization that values its employees and provides opportunities for growth and development. The Simulation Educator will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the organization's mission of enhancing professional practice and quality patient care.