At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU), we’re not just educating future health professionals — we’re transforming the landscape of health care through innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning. As a Clinical Skills Simulation Specialist, you'll play a vital role in preparing tomorrow’s health leaders by supporting immersive, high-impact simulation experiences.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver high-fidelity simulation encounters as the voice of the patient, ensuring the encounter follows the approved and scripted format. This includes the operation of all aspects of the lab during high-fidelity simulation encounters.
• Ensure that safety precautions are followed throughout all course sessions
• Assist Clinical Skills Coordinator with management and coordination of the Surgical Skills teaching assistants.
• Coordinat Sim Lab calendar
• Maintain records of event management data in accordance with simulation accreditation standards
• Assists the Simulation Manager in the continued integration of medical simulation methodologies into DMU’s curriculum.  Including educational training, skill development, and assessment
• Assess and initiate new uses of simulation methodology by participating in continuing education at the state, regional and national levels in the use of simulation

What we are looking for:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred. 
• Three years of work-related experience (i.e., healthcare clinical setting, healthcare education, or Medical Simulation field) required.
• RN, BSN or other advanced degree (PA, DO, MD, etc.) required.
• 5+ years of clinical experience. Critical care experience (e.g. ICU, ER) preferred.
• Medical simulation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in course development and education methodology preferred.
• Basic to intermediate PC knowledge/skills.
• Associates degree required. Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred. 
• Three years of work-related experience (i.e., healthcare clinical setting, healthcare education, or Medical Simulation field) required.
• RN, BSN or other advanced degree (PA, DO, MD, etc.) required.
• 5+ years of clinical experience. Critical care experience (e.g. ICU, ER) preferred.
• Medical simulation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in course development and education methodology preferred.
• Basic to intermediate PC knowledge/skills.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well!  Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits. 

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

The salary for this position ranges from $60,000 - $65,000, depending on experience.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Simulation Center

Status:  Exempt

About Des Moines University

Founded in 1898 in Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines University is a postgraduate medical university comprised of three colleges – College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and College of Health Sciences – that offer nine graduate degree programs. Des Moines University combines the top advantages in medical education available today: an expert faculty, a rigorous and relevant curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic and diverse research environment, and a supportive, inclusive community of students and faculty active in learning and service. By consistently producing outstanding graduates who excel in their careers, DMU maintains one of the strongest reputations in the sphere of American medical education.

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