Program Editor

The Program Editor is part of a service-focused team responsible for ensuring ongoing editorial and evidence-based standards are met in their specialization area. The Program Editor must possess a commitment to high-quality work, engagement, self-motivation, and a desire to make learning meaningful and engaging.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for adhering to all HealthStream security policies, procedures, and assigned training.

• Research the latest educational trends to determine the best options to instruct adult learners based on the level of learning requested.

• Research the latest industry regulations, guidelines, and evidence to ensure content accuracy.

• Research and design instructional materials content analysis and content preparation.

• Collaborate effectively with contracted subject matter experts (SMEs) and vendors, members of the content development team, and other product or business-related stakeholders.

• Design and develop training materials and programs applying adult learning principles and systematic instructional design to create learning curricula that best fit the needs of a competency-based program (includes online courseware, classroom facilitation guides, simulated case scenarios, skills checklists, and other blended learning assets).

• Leverage rapid, agile development techniques to create and maintain content for a rapidly changing environment (just-in-time training).

• Ensure instructional integrity of course development systematic design and structure, including organized flow and transitions, clear writing of scripts, appropriate selection of graphical content, programming instructions and adjunct materials.

• Proofread and edit own work and work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and effectiveness of content.

• Provide weekly reports on course development projects.

• Attend weekly team meeting and others as needed.

• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Degree in nursing with active licensure

• Clinical or healthcare-related experience required, federal/state compliance and facility accreditation experience preferred

• 3-5 years of experience in an editorial role, curriculum development role, or similar

• Experience with various learning and authoring technologies (e.g., Articulate)

• Experience writing and maintaining educational materials to include creating online/e-learning modules, point-of-care skill checklists, job aids, online tutorials, etc.

• Experience with learning management systems, social learning tools, and MS Office

Qualifications

• Skill in the essential functions set out above

• Enterprising, self-starter, proactive problem-solver, and critical thinker

• Exquisite oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong editing and proofreading skills

• Strong PC skills and expertise in Microsoft (MS) Office (primarily MS Word and Excel), SharePoint, MS Teams, and MS Outlook

• Proven skills in mechanics of writing, including but not limited to:

• Proper use of punctuation

• Proper use of grammar

• Ability to synthesize complex material into concise and key components

• Ability to distill complex medical concepts and regulatory healthcare laws into comprehensive and relatable content for lower literacy learners.

• Ability to write without using unnecessary language (e.g., fluff/filler words)

• Ability to accept feedback from various reviewers for the purposes of continuous improvement of both skill and product

• Firm commitment to customer service, both internal and external

• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, teams, and customers

• Ability to interpret client needs and produce instructional materials

• Ability to work independently and virtually with minimal oversight

• Ability to manage and meet deadlines with minimal oversight

• Ability to adapt and learn new procedures and software programs

• Ability to assess the instructional effectiveness of course materials

• Ability to adapt learning methods for appropriate online instructional approaches

Competencies:

Outcomes Focused - Being accountable for one's actions and work outputs and others and taking responsibility for resulting consequences.

Communication & Positive Presence - Demonstrating a professional demeanor, generating confidence, and expressing thoughts, expectations, ideas, and intent effectively and appropriately.

Building Relationships - Building respect with others in the organization; cooperating and working effectively with others to pursue common goals.

Critical Thinking - Using sound judgment and fact-based analysis to make decisions and develop solutions that meet organizational goals/objectives while considering the implications to one's domain.

Implementing Change - Effectively executing and monitoring the effects of organizational change within one's domain; encouraging others to embrace change.

Continuous Improvement - Keeping an open mind; suggesting innovative ideas or ways of doing things to streamline processes, address inefficiencies, and increase client/customer satisfaction.

Managing Projects & Resources - Utilizing a structured approach to track projects effectively. Optimizing resources to meet project goals on time.

Work Ethic - Setting high standards for one's work, persevering toward objectives, and achieving quantifiable results.

Internal Influence - Motivating others toward achieving results using various persuasion tactics, interpersonal skills, and communication and presentation strategies.

Industry & Market Knowledge - Synthesizing in-depth knowledge of one's industry and its major competitors to maximize results.

Technical Expertise - Contributing relevant technical expertise and skills to specialized training, education, and/or experience.

Benefits

 HealthStream offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• Parental Leave 

• 401k and Roth 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• Health Savings Account 

• Life Insurance 

• Short- and Long-Term Disability 

• Medical Bridge Insurance 

• Critical Illness Insurance 

• Accident Insurance 

• Identity Protection 

• Legal Protection 

• Pet Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Fitness Reimbursement 

Are you passionate about enhancing healthcare outcomes and empowering healthcare professionals? Join the HealthStream team and become a HealthStreamer! Together, we can make a difference in the world of healthcare.