Clinical Development Specialist I

Summary:

The Clinical Development Specialist I provides clinical education orientation and ongoing professional development to support safe effective and consistent organ donation practices across STA. This position delivers established clinical curriculum simulation-based learning competency validation and coaching for Organ Recovery Coordinators and other clinical staff while maintaining accurate education and training records.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Communication

• • Facilitates clinical orientation ongoing education and training programs for new and existing clinical staff using established curriculum and educational standards.

• • Provides clear instruction and education related to clinical processes procedures competencies and organ donation practices.

• • Collaborates with Clinical Development team members clinical leaders subject matter experts preceptors and other stakeholders to support identified learning needs.

• • Provides timely constructive feedback to learners and preceptors regarding demonstrated knowledge skills and competency development.

• • Supports preceptors through observation coaching and communication regarding learner progress and identified development needs.

• • Communicates with learner progress competency concerns educational barriers and other significant observations to appropriate stakeholders.

• • Creates a supportive learning environment that encourages questions participation critical thinking and professional development.

• Time Management

• • Coordinates and delivers assigned orientation clinical education simulation and ongoing training activities according to established schedules.

• • Manages assigned learner activities observations competency validations and educational responsibilities within established timelines.

• • Prioritizes multiple learners educational programs training requests documentation requirements and departmental responsibilities.

• • Coordinates with learners preceptors leaders and Clinical Development team members to ensure required training and competency activities are completed timely.

• • Completes learner assessments training records LMS documentation and other required educational documentation within established deadlines.

• • Maintains flexibility to support clinical education needs across varying schedules locations and operational priorities.

• • Travels as necessary to support clinical education observation coaching and competency validation.

• Attention to Detail

• • Delivers established clinical curriculum consistently and in accordance with approved educational content clinical standards and organizational expectations.

• • Conducts competency assessments and validates learner performance using established criteria and evaluation tools.

• • Maintains accurate and complete LMS documentation training records competency assessments and learner education records.

• • Observes learners and clinical staff to assess application of knowledge technical skills clinical processes and established competencies.

• • Ensures educational materials and learning activities accurately reflect current clinical processes procedures and organizational expectations.

• • Documents learner progress educational outcomes identified gaps and completed competencies accurately and objectively.

• • Supports annual competency validation activities and ensures required documentation is completed and maintained.

• • Maintains appropriate confidentiality of learner employee clinical donor and organizational information.

• Problem-Solving

• • Identifies learner knowledge skill or competency gaps through observation assessment simulation and other educational activities.

• • Adjusts instructional approaches within established curriculum to address individual learning needs and promote learner understanding.

• • Collaborates with preceptors and appropriate leaders to develop strategies for addressing identified learning or competency gaps.

• • Uses clinical knowledge and sound judgment to evaluate learner performance and determine when additional education practice observation or escalation is appropriate.

• • Identifies barriers affecting successful orientation education or competency development and works collaboratively to identify appropriate solutions.

• • Applies adult learning principles and simulation-based learning techniques to reinforce clinical knowledge and skill development.

• • Evaluates learner feedback and educational outcomes to identify opportunities to strengthen delivery of established training programs.

• • Escalates significant competency clinical practice or learner performance concerns to appropriate leadership.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the purpose of the role.

Education Experience and Licensing Requirements:

• Associate degree in nursing biological science or a related healthcare field is required. Bachelors degree is preferred.

• A combination of alternative education and experience may be considered in lieu of the formal education requirements.

• Clinical healthcare experience related to nursing respiratory therapy paramedicine organ donation critical care or a related healthcare discipline is preferred.

• Current RN RT Paramedic or other applicable healthcare-related licensure is preferred.

• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) or other applicable clinical certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider certifications are required within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Knowledge of clinical healthcare practices and processes with the ability to effectively translate clinical information into learning experiences.

• Experience with or knowledge of adult learning principles and simulation-based education is preferred.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively educate individuals and groups.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide constructive coaching and feedback.

• Demonstrated ability to assess learner performance and appropriately document competency and educational outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with educators preceptors clinical staff leaders and other stakeholders.

• Ability to manage competing priorities adapt to changing clinical and educational needs and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to travel and maintain flexibility to support clinical education and operational needs.

• Current Drivers License is required and maintained with an acceptable driving record as defined by STA policy.

Compliance:

This position is classified as OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category III.

• Employees in this role are not routinely expected to perform tasks that involve contact with blood bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.

• While exposure risk is minimal employees are expected to follow organizational safety policies and report any potential exposure incidents immediately.

Other:

Southwest Transplant Alliance maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any manner by race color religion sex age national origin physical or mental disability genetics sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or any other basis prohibited by statute. In addition to federal law requirements STA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the STA has staff.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties or skills required. Job duties may change at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this description constitutes a contract of employment and employment remains at-will.

Required Experience:

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