Clinical Educator

DCI Donor Services; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 184 hours PTO

Up to 72 hours Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

403(b) with matching

Life, AD&D, LTD

Wellness Program

Supplemental insurance options

Insurance discounts

Cell phone discounts

Monthly phone stipend

Job summary

DCI Donor Services, Inc. seeks a Clinical Educator to plan, develop, implement and deliver training for clinical staff across OPO locations.

You will create didactic and simulation-based modules, collaborate with clinical leaders, and ensure standards of practice are integrated into orientation and continuing education. The ideal candidate has a health-related bachelor's, 3+ years as an organ clinical coordinator with educator experience, RN or CPTC credential, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field; RN preferred.
• 3+ years as OPO organ clinical coordinator with educator/preceptor experience.
• RN licensure or CPTC credential required (CPTC preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create Clinical Training modules on didactic/continuing education topics and core donation processes.
• Develop and implement structured orientation with clinical leadership for all clinical staff.
• Maintain training/education calendar for clinical staff.
• Design and deliver scenario-based simulations and competency testing.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to coordinate continuing education for clinical staff.
• Maintain training files for clinical staff and update as needed.
• Assess training needs and implement training plans.
• Assist in training clinical preceptors.
• Precept new CSD staff members and new instructors.
• Partner with clinical leadership to identify training improvements, including desktop audits.
• Participate in data collection and business intelligence to drive donation outcomes.
• Support department organization and project management across DCIDS.
• Model DCIDS core values in professional conduct.
• Support initiatives to increase organ and tissue donation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

RN (registered nurse)

Educator experience

Educator/preceptor experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

DCI Donor Services (DCIDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at DCIDS is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We are currently seeking a Clinical Educator. The Clinical Educator will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and delivering training programs for clinical staff. This position collaborates with CSD colleagues and all clinical leaders to provide training to clinical staff, is responsible for developing, implementing and delivering written, lecture and simulation-based training programs and in collaboration with CSD and clinical leadership, ensures consistent and uniform standards of practice are integrated into both orientation and continuing education training for clinical staff within all DCIDS OPO locations.

This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies including CMS, UNOS, and DCIDS policy including the appropriate DCIDS approved local protocols. Travel as assigned/needed to provide support to OPO locations and within specific service areas.

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates multiple organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services - New Mexico, Sierra Donor Services- California, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavour is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor's gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

1. Create Clinical Training modules on didactic/continuing education topics and other core donation processes as needed. Modules include outlines, content and competency evaluation.

2. Develop and implement a structured orientation in collaboration with clinical leadership for all clinical staff.

3. Maintain training/education calendar that outlines training plan for clinical staff

4. Design and deliver scenario-based simulations and competency/skill assessment testing.

5. Collaborate with Clinical leaders to coordinate continuing education training for all clinical staff.

6. Participate in maintenance and updates of clinical staff training files.

7. Participate in ongoing assessment of training needs and priorities, including developing/implementing necessary training plans.

8. Assist in training clinical preceptors.

9. Precept new CSD staff members.

10. Actively precept new instructors as part of new instructor training program

11. Partner with clinical leadership and Quality to identify training improvement opportunities, including conducting desktop audits.

12. Participate in data collection and business intelligence to drive organ donation outcomes

13. Work with CSD colleagues to oversee department organization and impact, including issue of routine CSD updates, project management and responsibility lists.

14. Act as a DCIDS professional role model by exhibiting and reinforcing in others, behaviors consistent with DCIDS core values

15. Support all initiatives to increase organ and tissue donation.

16. Performs other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Bachelor's Degree in a health related field, RN preferred

2. Minimum 3+ years of experience as OPO organ clinical coordinator with educator/preceptor experience preferred; Completes all necessary ongoing education requirements and maintains proficiency in the field

3. Registered Nurse or another appropriate licensure required (CPTC, Respiratory Therapist, NREMT-P)

4. Valid Driver's License with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements.

5. Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)

6. Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include

7. Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required.

8. Observes, listens to and talks with employees and others. Stands, sits, and walks. Reads and writes a variety of reports and documents. Travels to OPO and hospital facilities. Lifts up to 50 pounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

1. Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year

2. Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year

3. Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage

4. 403(b) plan with matching contribution

5. Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

6. Wellness Program

7. Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability

8. Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance

9. Cell phone discounts through Verizon

10. Monthly phone stipend

New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer M/F/Vet/Disability.

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