Educational Development Specialist

Job Description

The Education Development Specialist supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of Nevada Donor Network, Inc. (NDN). through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating an organized program for staff education, directed toward the achievement of professional excellence. The Education Development Specialist works closely with the Manager of Education and Development to successfully evaluate all educational and training needs for all staff, as well as assess existing programs and making adjustments as needed. This position may require taking call in order to assess competencies of clinical staff during cases.

Essential Functions
Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Develop, implement and deliver training programs for varying levels of NDN staff.
• Develop and maintain continual education support materials to assist NDN training needs. These materials will be used for reference once new hire training has been completed.
• Consult with the department leadership to assess training needs and develop programs to match these needs. Continually evaluate procedures to monitor and analyze course effectiveness and update curriculum as needed.
• Document procedures for the operational training process for all departments.
• Responsible for maintaining employee Training files and records and ensures all training records are current. Staff’s job specific credentials are reviewed and verified annually.
• Confer with leadership and employees to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives and technologies.
• Coordinate training schedule with the hiring and training demands of NDN and various department(s).
• Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
• Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works.
• Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training, refresher training, etc.
• Test trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training.
• Report on progress of employees during training periods.
• Make suggestions on improving training procedures and processes.
• Develop strong relationship with all departments to develop course materials and receive feedback.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Education and Development to address specific training needs identified on performance appraisals, occurrences and organizational audits such as hospital feedback, UNOS, AOPO and CMS.
• Performs other activities as assigned.

Competency Statement(s) – Company Specific

• Understand and commit to the following:
• Organizational Core Purpose: To save and heal lives.
• Core Values: Relentless, Joyful, Selfless.
• Strategic Anchors: Mutually beneficial partnerships, diverse revenue streams and get to yes: every donor every time
• Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Compliance – Ability of the individual to be in accordance with established guidelines, policy, standards or legislation.

Skills & Abilities
Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant studies, degree in nursing, allied health, paramedic certificate or related work experience in transplantation and/or organ and tissue procurement preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent experience in a health-related field and/or 1-2 years in organ and tissue recovery/transplantation. Project management and education/training experience are preferred.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to master the administration of a Learning Management System

Certificates & Licenses: None

Other Requirements: None

Physical Demands
Lift/Carry

• Stand (Occasionally)
• Walk (Occasionally)
• Sit (Frequently)
• Handling / Fingering (Constantly)
• Reach Outward (Occasionally)
• Reach Above Shoulder (Occasionally)

Push/Pull

• Climb (Not Applicable)
• Crawl (Not Applicable)
• Squat or Kneel (Occasionally)
• Bend (Occasionally)

About Organization

The mission of Nevada Donor Network is to maximize the gift of life and health through organ, eye and tissue donation.

As an organization, we will …
* Conduct our business with integrity, professionalism, and compassion in a fiscally sound and ethical manner.
* Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards of practice related to not-for-profit organ, tissue and eye banks.
* Always act in concert with the highest ethical and professional standards.
* Not tolerate discrimination, acts of prejudice, or harassment in any form.
* Function as a team dedicated to the realization of our mission.
* Treat the various clients we serve and each other with dignity and respect.
* Welcome diversity and remain open to opinions and ideas that differ from our own.
* Encourage and support continuous learning and improvement in all we do.
* Provide excellent service to all internal and external clients.