Director, Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation

Company: Edward Elmhurst Health
Location: Evanston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Director, Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation page is loadedDirector, Grainger Center for Simulation and InnovationApply locations EVH Evanston Hospital time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R27976Hourly Pay Range:$61.80 - $95.79 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Director, Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation -Medical and Surgical Simulation - DaysPosition Highlights:

• Position: Director, Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 5pm; some weekends
  • Required Travel: Yes, sometimes to Elmhurst, ILThe Director, Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation role will support Endeavor Health in managing and advancing the use of cutting-edge simulation technologies within our organization. This role involves coordinating operational, project management, innovation and research aspects of the Simulation Center. The Director will ensure the effective use of simulation for educational programs, provide logistical support, and facilitate the development and implementation of simulation-based training, research initiatives, and innovation work for Endeavor Health and its teams.What you will do:
    • Educational Support and Development: Supervise the planning, developing, implementing, and evaluation of educational programs that incorporate simulation techniques. Supervise the logistical operations for simulation center activities, including ensuring team members have the tools and training to succeeded in setting up simulators and preparing educational materials.
      • Operational Management: Supervise Coordination of the simulation lab for defined populations. Supervise Oversight of the maintenance and repair of simulation and clinical equipment. Manage human resources functions, including recruitment, training, and performance management of technical staff and other Simulation Center employees.
        • Project and Research Management: Facilitate research protocols and procedures to achieve desirable outcomes.
          • Community and External Relations: Serve as a liaison between the simulation center, the community, and other simulation centers.
            • Administrative Duties: Perform administrative tasks such as recording and categorizing expenses, managing income/invoices, and preparing quotes/terms for services.
              • Leadership and Team Development: Lead, facilitate, coach, and mentor staff for professional development and growth.
                • Wet Lab Support: Work directly with the labs surgical simulation team to support external and internal surgical device development and research
                  • Innovation Project Coordination: Support the Endeavor Health Innovations team in assessing, coordinating and supporting pilot implementation of new technologies within our care spaces.What you will need:
                    • Education: Masters' degree required; MSN preferred.
                    • Certification: Current RN license in the state of Illinois, BLS required, ACLS and PALS preferred Commitment to obtain CHSE within 2 years
                    • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of clinical experience in a critical care and or operating Room setting and 10 years preferred
                    • Minimum 4 years of education/ teaching experience
                    • Minimum 3 years of simulation experience at any level
                    • Minimum of 5 years of team supervision or management experience
                    • Unique or Preferred Skills: Familiarity with surgical equipment and supplies is a plus. Experience handling animals is a plus. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Excellent problem-solving and technical skills. Strong understanding of budgeting and financial principals. Understating of grant and philanthropic fundraising strategies. Knowledge of simulation best practices and pedagogy. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Familiarity with CAD software and image processing tools a plus. Strong presentation and public speaking skills. Strong understanding of best practices for curriculum development.Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
                      • Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
                      • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
                      • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
                      • Tuition Reimbursement
                      • Free Parking
                      • Wellness Program Savings Plan
                      • Health Savings Account Options
                      • Retirement Options with Company Match
                      • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
                      • Community Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.Returning applicants and employeesIf you are a returning applicant and have not been active in our system since Oct. 1, 2023, please create a new account as our site has been upgraded. Current employees should apply directly through the Jobs Hub within Workday.About usNorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare are now united under one name: Endeavor Health. Together, we're setting a new standard for healthcare.
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