Full-time, 40 hours/week

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Onsite

Summary:

The Manager of the Simulation Center provides leadership and operational oversight for a comprehensive, interprofessional simulation and resuscitation education program. This role is responsible for staff leadership, strategic planning, financial and operational management, and service excellence for learners and clinical partners across the organization. The Manager ensures the Simulation Center supports Akron Children's Hospital's mission to improve child health through high-quality education, patient safety, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership for the Simulation Center, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
2. Partners with the Medical Director of Simulation to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic priorities aligned with organizational goals.
3. Supports integration of simulation into quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical education initiatives.
4. Directly supervises and develops a multidisciplinary team including Nurse educators, Respiratory therapy educators, Simulation technicians, American Heart Association RQI program staff (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP), and administrative support staff
5. Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, advanced practice providers, educators, and operational leaders.
6. Partners with clinical departments to assess educational needs and design simulation-based solutions that support competency, safety, and performance improvement.
7. Provides operational oversight of the American Heart Association RQI program, including compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
8. Supports faculty development and best practices in simulation-based education.
9. Manages departmental budgets, forecasting, and expense control.
10. Other duties as assigned

Other information:

Technical Expertise

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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