SIM-IA Eastern Regional Coordinator
The College of Nursing SIM-IA program is seeking an Eastern Iowa Regional Truck Coordinator. This role is expected to provide leadership, support the Director, and contribute positively to the overall quality of the Simulation in Motion–Iowa (SIM-IA) Program. This includes collaborating effectively with team members, with a primary focus on supporting the eastern region of Iowa, while also managing the daily operations of the eastern region simulation truck. The position assists the Director in ensuring the successful delivery of mobile simulation education and training to identified stakeholders across the state.
The SIM-IA Eastern Region Coordinator will serve as both the simulation operator and clinical content expert for the eastern region. This role works closely with the Program Coordinator and Education Coordinator to ensure that all course offerings are delivered efficiently, are grounded in clinical evidence, and effectively support individual learner needs.
In addition, this position is responsible for facilitating simulation-based learning experiences, including leading or participating in debriefings and other educational methodologies that promote learner engagement and skill development. Work hours can be outside of the 8:00 – 5:00 workday.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Strategic Planning
- Frequently interacts with internal and external stakeholders and media to provide consistent messages, branding, and image of both the SIM-IA program, the college, and the university.
- Serves as a point of contact for stakeholders in the Iowa Legislature, community colleges, hospitals, healthcare agencies, and emergency medical services programs in eastern Iowa.
- Collaborates with SIM-IA Program Director, SIM-IA Program Manager, and SIM-IA Clinical Educational Coordinator to ensure the collection of course evaluation data for all provider types.
Develop Instructional Materials
- Assist with development of instructional materials.
Instruct, Train, Consult, Support
- Coordinate and provide support in preparation, setup and programming of simulation experiences with wide variety of simulation (including human patient simulators) and technical equipment. This includes but is not limited to programming and operation of simulation equipment for a wide variety of clinical scenarios.
- Maintain knowledge of current and trending simulation technology.
- Attend periodic in-services and conferences.
Facilities/Technology Management
- Set up, organize, and maintain simulation environment (truck), clinical simulation equipment/supplies, and recording/documentation systems.
- Performs any necessary physical setup/tear down of the truck and simulation environments required to facilitate educational opportunities.
- Assures that the truck is appropriately stocked, cleaned, and fueled for the subsequent training event.
- Prepare simulation spaces and equipment for simulation staging by reviewing the scenario, script, and computer operator roles, reviewing the activity's learning objectives.
- Diagnose and problem-solve issues with simulators and other equipment.
- Consults with manufacture tech support as needed; repair simulators or facilitate repair by the manufacturer.
- Use software that supports simulation activities, such as ScenarioCloud, LLeap, and other platforms.
Operational Management (Financial and Administrative)
- Drives the SIM-IA simulation truck to and from the training site, as needed
- Ensures the required course documentation and data collection is completed.
- Support outreach activities, including truck tours, recruitment events and philanthropic visits.
- Collaborate with SIM-IA Program Coordinator on maintenance needs.
- Provide input for purchasing materials related to operations.
- Coordinate the check-in and check-out of simulation equipment, including training in the proper use of the equipment at check out and inspection and cleaning at check in.
Enhance and Support Student Educational and Increase Retention.
- Works with the SIM-IA Educational Coordinator, clinical experts, and principal investigators to support the development and improvement of educational and simulation programs.
- Meets with potential customers and stakeholders to determine ongoing needs for clinical simulation in Eastern Iowa.
Supervision
- May provide functional and/or administrative supervision for students/temporary staff.
About the College of Nursing
The University of Iowa College of Nursing is a top-ranked, nationally recognized institution that prepares nurses for clinical practice, research, and healthcare leadership, with a rich history dating back to 1898. The college offers comprehensive BSN, MSN, and DNP programs, leveraging advanced simulation labs and a partnership with the University of Iowa Health Care to provide rigorous, evidence-based education. Graduates of the program are sought after as highly skilled professionals who have received rigorous education of the highest quality.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Paramedic Science and current paramedic certification by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services or current license as registered nurse by Iowa Board of Nursing.
- Current course completion card in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association.
- Demonstrated skills to operate, troubleshoot, investigate, and maintain medical, simulation audiovisual equipment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills: demonstrated by the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors to provide excellent customer service and maintain working relationships.
- Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and or pull a minimum of 50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds. Sit, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, reach, bend, stoop, stand, and step into and out of an ambulance. Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various locations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex scheduling and efficiently coordinate multiple competing requests for resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a complex learning environment with frequent disruptions to workflow are common.
- Demonstrated successful experience providing supervision, direction, or oversight to staff, learners, or trainees.
- Valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet and maintain University Fleet Safety Standards.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A or B CDL.
Desired Qualifications:
- Patient care experience in emergency medical services, hospital emergency departments, critical/intensive care, and/or aeromedical settings. Experience in a setting that is relevant to the specialty training that they will be providing (ex: neonatology, obstetrics, burn care, etc.).
- Current course completion card in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
- Familiarity with health care setting.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Previous experience with clinical simulation equipment or other complex technological devices.
- Previous work experience in an academic environment and/or academic healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of University and/or UI Health Care policies, procedures, and regulations.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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About Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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