Carle Health·Peoria, Illinois
The coordinator manages daily operations of the Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers while teaching clinical skills using evidence-based approaches. They also collaborate with leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate student experiences and maintain simulation equipment.
Overview The Simulation and Clinical Skills Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month position that provides professional coordination of the simulation and clinical skills student experiences. The coordinator, in collaboration with the Director of Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers (Director) and Assistant Director of Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers (Assistant Director), is accountable to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating the experiences within the Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers. The coordinator will adapt an interdisciplinary approach to all functions of the department. This position includes every other weekend and occasional evenings.
Assists in managing the daily operations of the Clinical Practice Center and Simulation Center. Works in Collaboration with the Director of Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers and the Assistant Director of Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers learning to manage the daily operations of the simulation center. Ensures adequate provisions of supplies to meet Clinical Practice Center demands Assist with comping students on all skills. Other duties as assigned Teach simulation and clinical skills using an evidence-based approach that promotes an optimal learning environment. This includes operation of simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized simulators, and virtual reality procedural trainers. Maintains fiscal accountability to the organization through accurate use of supplies and equipment. Effectively sustains adequate job knowledge, professional growth, and problem solving abilities, including current evidence in the field of nursing and health sciences simulation and clinical practice. Maintains expert knowledge of patient simulators and task trainers including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Assists in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating future use of the Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers in collaboration with the Director of Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers and the Assistant Director of Simulation and Clinical Practice Centers.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing, Work Experience: Registered Nurse Carle Health Company Overview Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
The compensation range for this position is $29.85per hour - $51.34per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and possess a valid Registered Professional Nurse license in Illinois. Additionally, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In Illinois, simulation and clinical skills coordinator roles are typically tied to nursing programs and hands-on student training, so demand often follows school enrollment and clinical education needs. These positions are competitive because employers usually want a BSN, an active Illinois RN license, and current or soon-to-be-completed BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, and be ready to show experience in simulation labs, skills instruction, or clinical coordination.