Director Training and Simulation

General Summary

Lead the strategic and operational planning development implementation and evaluation of simulationbased educational initiatives. Provide administrative and educational leadership for training and simulation identifying opportunities for innovation program expansion funding and research in collaboration with the Medical Director Associate Directors nursing and administrative team to optimize and deliver an exceptional and successful simulationbased education and training program for the University of Maryland Medical System. Work is performed under general direction. Direct report to the Director Center of Healthcare Transformation

Primary Responsibilities 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Lead strategic planning initiatives for the Program in coordination with the Center collaborating with the Medical Director Associate Directors and administrative team.
• Foster productive relationships with administrators faculty staff and learners within UMMC and UMB and the VA to enhance collaboration and support for the Programs initiatives.
• Develop and implement policies procedures and practice standards for the Program.
• Provide oversight for the development of a wide range of simulationbased education programs that align with the organizations goals and improves clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Provide oversight and direction for training and certification courses developed by national organizations such as the American Heart Associations Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Develop and implement evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of simulation programs including feedback mechanisms performance metrics and outcome measures.
• Work with the Medical Director and Associate Directors to develop a faculty development curriculum related to education and simulation.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders educators and other stakeholders to integrate simulation training into broader educational initiatives.
• Provide direction and oversight of the team supporting simulation to optimize operational efficiency and performance.
• Monitor the needs of the Center in quality/safety/efficiency and develop trainings to address issues.
• Maintain data on courses and learners that utilize the Program.
• Maintain data on equipment utilization and equipment repairs that can be utilized for annual budget planning or capital budget requests.
• Manage the simulation Programs budget resources and scheduling to maximize utilization and effectiveness.
• Attain and maintain simulation accreditation through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
• Stay current with developments in the field of simulation technology and learning theories.
• Seek funding opportunities for research related to education patient safety quality improvement and innovation in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Seek industry funding for equipment research and development in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators determine gaps in performance metrics and recommend/execute change management techniques for efficiency/quality improvements.
• Identify and resolve operational and performance gaps and obstacles; recommend/implement changes and improvements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration problem solving innovation continuous learning and a one team mindset.
• Mentor staff in both technical and soft skills to craft a team of highly competent consistent thoughtful and customercentric educational experts.
• Oversee and perform managerial functions including hiring discipline training and development and preparing performance reviews in accordance with UMMS policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Education and Experience Required

• Masters degree in a healthcare or education field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in simulation education and training including leading interprofessional teams and/or clinical programs.
• Minimum 7 years progressively responsible administrative leadership experience in healthcare education and/or simulation preferably for a large organization.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Doctoral degree (e.g. PhD EdD DNP).
• Five years of clinical experience working as a healthcare professional.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and experience developing simulation and training curriculums.
• Advanced knowledge of educational requirements for a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Working knowledge of patient safety and quality improvement programs.
• Advanced skill with simulation technologies including manikins virtual simulation software and audiovisual equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of instructional technology such as online learning mixed reality and gamification.
• Advanced leadership skills including situational awareness conflict resolution establishing alignment and clear direction and driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully motivate and inspire team members to high performance levels.
• Proven ability to lead teams effectively prioritizing requests workload and establishing a goaloriented work environment with clear and concise work procedures and productivity metrics.
• Advanced skill to influence negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence key decision making across diverse functional areas including executive management.
• Advanced skill developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with all levels of leadership and staff.
• Expert skill presenting findings conclusions alternatives and information clearly and concisely at all levels within the organization.
• Advanced analytical conceptual thinking critical thinking planning organizational and problemsolving skills
• Expert skill managing multiple initiatives and meeting changing requirements and priorities to accomplish objectives.
• Advanced crossfunctional collaboration skills and ability to achieve results with limited supervision.
• Flexible enthusiastic approach to work including a strong desire to learn with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and learning understanding and applying new processes and technologies.
• Keen sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work.
• Ability to analyze compare contrast and validate work with keen attention to detail.
• Advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Expert verbal written and interpersonal communication skills

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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