Clinical Educator at DCI Donor Services

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 and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We are looking for a Clinical Educator with previous training/precepting experience as a registered nurse (RN) to ensure our clinical staff are well prepared to facilitate organ donation. This position will require routine travel to OPO locations and hospitals within our designated service areas (DSAs).

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 donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. Ensures the consistent and uniform standards of practice are observed by the clinical staff.
   
   
2. Facilitates the clinical staff training program from new hire orientation to ongoing education, including areas such referral and donor management, allocation, and recovery.
   
   
3. Assists with employee evaluation of core clinical competency trainings and overall assessments.
   
   
4. Creates and maintains various forms of curriculum for staff on a variety of clinical topics and concepts.
   
   
5. Participates in field and desktop audits to identify opportunities for improvement and evaluate training needs.
   
   
6. Utilizes performance data and trending to identify training needs.
   
   
7. Other duties as assigned.
   
   

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years prior experience as Organ Recovery Coordinator or related healthcare role
• 2+ years prior experience as a preceptor/trainer
• OPO experience required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement training curriculum
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and multitask
• Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills
• Registered Nursing (RN) License preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with the ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 176 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 Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Cell phone stipend
• Meal Per Diems when actively on cases

**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.**

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

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