"Patient Care Educator, Knoxville"

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

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

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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