Description

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Clinical Learning Specialist - Simulation position today!

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Position Overview:

As a Clinical Learning Specialist - Simulation at Galen College of Nursing, you will oversees the training, mentoring and development of all clinical learning laboratory (CLL) and simulation faculty and campus leaders regarding clinical learning laboratory (CLL) and simulation instructional techniques according to the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSOBP) to achieve optimal student learning outcomes. The Clinical Learning Specialist - Simulation supports the quality and effectiveness of clinical learning experiences by coordinating campus-based training, mentoring and development to support CLL and simulation faculty and campus leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Aligns new CLL and simulation faculty and leadership orientation, mentorship, role-specific professional development offerings across all campuses.
2. Facilitates the transition from general orientation with the Teaching and Learning Academy to campus-based orientation and mentorship.
3. Assists with the content development and process coordination of CLL and simulation faculty mentor processes for campus-based CLL and simulation faculty and leader onboarding.
4. Provides oversight for onsite training for CLL and simulation faculty and campus leaders as necessary on prebriefing, facilitation, debriefing, and student evaluation techniques in CLL and simulation according to the HSSOBP.
5. Coordinates communication and documentation processes among mentor, new faculty, and campus CLL and simulation leader regarding the orientee’s progress.
6. Assists campus leaders and CLL and simulation mentors in the completion of the required training documentation according to regulatory and accrediting requirements.
7. Collaborates with college and campus leaders to identify role-specific development opportunities for CLL and simulation faculty and leaders regarding simulation or student evaluation best practices.
8. Assists with the development of a formal faculty mentor program that includes criteria for mentor eligibility, developing mentor pathways and training, and maintaining regular communication with faculty mentors.
9. Facilitates the collection of surveys and feedback regarding the CLL and simulation faculty mentor programs as part of a comprehensive clinical learning quality monitoring program.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Minimum qualification of an MSN with at least one year’s experience in simulation. CHSE certification required.
• Travel Up to 50%
• Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.
• Special Qualifications: CHSE certification preferred; required when eligible.
• Degree of Supervision Required: Minimal.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Clinical Learning Specialist - Simulation

Galen College of Nursing