Patient Care Educator,Knoxville Job Harrogate area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

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 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 areas
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)

Physical Demands

Campus

Job Duties

Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and 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 a 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

Posting Number: S04261P

Job Open Date: 08/01/2025

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions Summary

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 or human resources.

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. The university prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all programs and activities.

The university conducts criminal background checks on all employees, which may include verification of identity, credit information, motor vehicle records, criminal conviction records, licenses, and degrees required for the position.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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