"Patient Care Educator, Knoxville"

Patient Care Educator, Knoxville

Company: Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location: Harrogate, 37752

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Department: AHA Training Center

Position Category: Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Patient Care Educator for the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville (DCOM at LMU-Knoxville) is responsible for providing learning support and instruction for osteopathic medical students in the areas of clinical and interpersonal skills, teamwork, communications, etc. through simulation and formative/summative evaluation.

Required Qualifications

Nursing (LPN, RN or BSN), certified military medic (E4 or above), paramedic or related experience (at least 3 years).

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience as an educator or skills instructor; knowledge and expertise in medical surgical; experience with life support and other clinical skills training; experience with simulation as an educational tool or with hi-fidelity simulation manikins preferred but not required.

Campus: Lmu- West Knoxville

Posting Number: S04261P

Job Open Date: 08/01/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Job Duties

• promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• communicate professionally and effectively with course directors, faculty and students
• work with faculty on case development and rubrics for clinical encounters
• Create rubrics using the clinical evaluation software (B-Line )
• train Standardized Participants (SPs) on cases and interpersonal skills feedback
• assist with physical examination labs as needed
• monitor student performance on (SP) encounters
• learn and utilize simulation technology for teaching and assessing health professions students
• provide faculty development with the use of simulation
• assist with case/scenario writing if needed
• assist with daily administrative operation of the simulation lab
• support the operation of simulation manikins and instruct during activities
• assist with clinical skills procedures training
• organize and participate in community outreach programs
• willing to acquire certification and serve as an BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor as appropriate
• work within state and federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern Tennessee
• participate on university committees
• complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
• perform other duties as assigned

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