Unitek Learning

healthcare

NationalDirectorofSimulation

Irvine, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“National Director of Simulation at Unitek Learning. Skills: simulation-based education, strategic leadership, oversight of simulation-based education, simulation excellence, simulation practices, simulation faculty and facilitators, simulation operations. Provide strategic leadership and oversight of simulation-based education across all Unitek Learning campuses and affiliated hospital partnership programs. Set the vision for simulation excellence systemwide, ensuring consistency, scalability, a”

Industry & Context.

healthcare

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in simulation, Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a simulation director or similar position, Proficient in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, PPT, Excel, and OneDrive, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Committed to diversity, as defined by the California law, Ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders, Experience in supervision, planning, and budget preparation for simulation programming, Expert knowledge of a variety of manikins and simulation equipment, Master’s Degree in Nursing required, Multi-state compact licensure and eligibility for California Registered Nursing License

Nice to Have

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), Experience working remotely in a self-motivated role, Experience leading and managing large, cross-functional teams across geographic locations

What You'll Do.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of simulation-based education across all Unitek Learning campuses and affiliated hospital partnership programs

Set the vision for simulation excellence systemwide

and alignment with Unitek’s mission

and clinical preparation goals

Lead national initiatives that standardize simulation practices

integrate best-in-class pedagogy

and foster innovation to advance student learning outcomes

Establish and advance a systemwide simulation philosophy that aligns with Unitek Learning’s mission

Serve as the national subject-matter expert on simulation for curriculum design

accreditation standards

and regulatory compliance across multiple states

Assess existing campus

and program simulation practices and identify areas strength and opportunity

Evaluate cost-effectiveness of equipment and programming with leading vendors with consideration of long-term maintenance and usage agreements

Lead systemwide quality improvement efforts

using evaluation data and industry benchmarks to drive enhancements in student learning outcomes

Document standard operating procedures for administrative

simulation-based activities

operations and maintenance related to simulation operations

Partner with Deans and Faculty Development to design and deliver onboarding

and professional development for simulation faculty and facilitators

Provide joint training for ongoing professional development and annual training related to simulation teaching

Guide the development of simulation cases

and debriefing methodologies to ensure consistency

and innovation in learner experiences

Assess campus simulation practices to identify strengths

and opportunities for alignment across programs and geographies

and maintain national Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for simulation operations

Monitor and implement advancements in simulation pedagogy

and regulation at the national and state levels

Collaborate with procurement

and vendors to evaluate cost-effectiveness

long-term sustainability

and standardization of simulation resources

Ensure equitable resource distribution and operational consistency across all locations

Participate in budget planning

and reporting for simulation programs at the national level

Identify advancements in the industry related to regulation

and implementation of simulation across programs and states

and oversee simulation staff across multiple campuses

fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture

Provide leadership in pursuing and managing national simulation accreditation

Other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders; Partner with Deans and Faculty Development; Collaborate with procurement, campus leadership, and vendors; fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture

Communication Scope

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Process & Methodology

planning, budget preparation

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