Patient Care Educator

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive learning support to medical and health professions students through instructional support and simulation-based education.
• Manage the daily operations of the Simulation Lab, Clinical Exam Center, and Clinical Skills Lab.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and evaluate educational cases, rubrics, and clinical encounters.
• Operate, maintain, and manage simulation technologies, including hi-fidelity manikins and task trainers.
• Set up and assist with simulation exercises, Objective Structured Clinical Evaluations (OSCEs), and Standardized Patient Encounters (SPEs).
• Train and provide feedback to Standardized Patients (SPs) to ensure quality in educational activities.
• Monitor and grade student performance on patient encounters and interprofessional education (IPE) submissions.
• Organize community outreach programs and provide faculty development sessions focused on simulation.
• Maintain electronic surveys, forms, and logs for data collection and complete required accreditation reports.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing, science, communication, or a related field, or a current license in a health-related profession.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to acquire and maintain certification as a BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS instructor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer/technology skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Health, Education, or a health-related field.
• Experience in a healthcare or healthcare education setting.
• Professional medical, simulation, and/or education credentialing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of medical, simulation, and education methodologies, including hi-fidelity simulation manikins.

About the Company

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) focuses on fostering effective working relationships to advance medical and health professions education.