Clinical Educator

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 three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations:
New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, 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 endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donors 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: Create Clinical Training modules on didactic/continuing education topics and other core donation processes as needed. Modules include outlines, content and competency evaluation.

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

Maintain training/education calendar that outlines training plan for clinical staff Design and deliver scenario-based simulations and competency/skill assessment testing. Collaborate with Clinical leaders to coordinate continuing education training for all clinical staff. Participate in maintenance and updates of clinical staff training files. Participate in ongoing assessment of training needs and priorities, including developing/implementing necessary training plans. Assist in training clinical preceptors.

Precept new CSD staff members. Actively precept new instructors as part of new instructor training program Partner with clinical leadership and Quality to identify training improvement opportunities, including conducting desktop audits. Participate in data collection and business intelligence to drive organ donation outcomes Work with CSD colleagues to oversee department organization and impact, including issue of routine CSD updates, project management and responsibility lists.

Act as a DCIDS professional role model by exhibiting and reinforcing in others, behaviors consistent with DCIDS core values Support all initiatives to increase organ and tissue donation. Performs other related duties as required. The ideal candidate will have: Bachelors Degree in a health related field, RN preferred

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

Registered Nurse or another appropriate licensure required (CPTC, Respiratory Therapist, NREMT-P)
Valid Drivers License with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements.

Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)
Computer

Skills:

Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include

Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required.

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:
Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage 403(b) plan with matching contribution Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance Wellness…