Interprofessional Nurse Educator

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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.

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.

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.

* 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).

An active registered nursing license with the North Carolina Board of Nursing is required.

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* 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.

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.

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.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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