Director, Clinical Education

Position Title: Director, Clinical Education & Development
AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE
Every day, YOU help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At LifeNet Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity.
Department: Clinical Education
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:15AM-5:00PM (with events after hours)
The Director of Clinical Education & Development is responsible for the OPOs training strategy and oversees the design, development, and implementation of all aspects of the OPOs educational programs ensuring high-quality clinical training and professional development for the staff. Responsibilities include curriculum development, staff competency assessment, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives. Evaluates the clinical effectiveness, deficiencies, and concerns to OPO leadership and ensures solutions are developed to close performance gaps. Works to ensure that all educational content and clinical practice align with evidence-based standards, internal policies, and the strict regulations of federal agencies like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).
Strategy: Creates strategies and tactics that focus on aligning educational initiatives with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices. Conducts ongoing assessments of educational programming to ensure effectiveness. Uses internal and external benchmarks to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improving donation outcomes. Works with OPO and Quality leadership to identify knowledge gaps and areas for improvement.
Program Development & Management: Designs and delivers comprehensive education and training programs for OPO staff, including new-hire onboarding, ongoing education, and competency assessments. Training topics cover a variety of topics that support OPO operations. Designs, delivers, and coordinates onboarding and orientation programs for new staff, ensuring they receive the foundational training needed for success in their roles. Provides ongoing education and professional development opportunities to staff to enhance clinical and relational skills, knowledge, and competence. Provides mentoring and coaching to designated preceptors and/or unit trainers.
Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Uses internal and external benchmarks to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improving donation outcomes. Designs and administrators need assessments to determine training needed. Using the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model, assess training program effectiveness and makes necessary solutions to improve training outcomes. Monitors clinical training program performance across departments and identifies gaps and implements improvements to ensure clinical staff competency.
Using the established people processes (performance, development, succession, and career) to ensure that their teams level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards.
Financial Management: Allocates resources for clinical education and development, monitors budget performance, drives accountability, and fosters a culture of financial responsibility within their team.
Bachelors Degree Nursing
Active Registered Nursing License
FIVE (5) years training experience within the business, healthcare, or transplant industry to include developing curricula course materials for adult learners. FOUR (4) years nursing experience in a clinical setting
Masters Degree Nursing, Education, or related field
Certified in Adult Learning Principles
SEVEN (7) years training experience in a healthcare/medical setting
FOUR (4) years nursing experience in either critical care, medical/surgical trauma, thoracic, cardiovascular, pediatric, or ER
Strategic planning and interfacing especially for complex or critical products. Impact of regulatory changes on internal processes and products. Curriculum Development / Adult Learning: Demonstrated understanding of educational principles and methodologies and adult learning principles
Computer: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite
Coaching/Teaching Skills: Ability to articulate course materials in a manner in which is easily understood and value added
People Development: Actively engages in talent management practices (selection, promotion, development and engagement) to cultivate a workforce that is well aligned with current and emerging talent needs
Leads thorough analysis of situations with appropriate attention to detail and the big picture including consideration of impact at multiple levels of the system
Ability to interact with employees and external customers at all levels
Relationship Management: Builds and sustains partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
WHY JOIN LIFENET HEALTH
When you joinLifeNet Health, you're not just taking a job, youre joining a mission-driven community dedicated to making a global impact through regenerative medicine. Thats why our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage- Comprehensive care that wont break the bank.
~ Profit Sharing Plan- Share in the success you help create.
~403(b) Retirement Plan- Invest in your future with confidence.
~ 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
~9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)

Flexible Work Program- For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
Tuition reimbursement- We invest in your growth and education.
Career & Leadership Development- Expand your impact and potential.
Wellness Program- Prioritize your health with holistic resources.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Support for you and your household.
This job posting does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will nature of employment at LifeNet Health.
The pay range for this position is $132,690 annually (entry level qualifications to $176,921 annually(experienced in this role). LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.