Clinical Educator RN - Full Time

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Position Summary:

Serves as a practitioner educator consultant and evidencebased practice leader.Responsible for needs assessment design and development delivery and evaluation of inservice programs orientation and continuing education for nurses students and other staff in specified clinical areas. Develops educational policies and procedures; serves as a resource person to staff and management; participates in quality and performance improvement activities; and serves on special committees as needed. Functions with the guidance of the leadership team as an integrated member of CMHC.

Essential Duties:

• Supports and facilitate the orientation and onboarding of new hires.
• Develop implement and revise programs that enhance cost effectiveness and quality patient care.
• Participate in identifying the learning needs of nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with staff and leadership team regarding educational needs and offerings.
• Assess plan and implement programs for staff development to advance and maintain knowledge critical thinking and skills competency.
• Develop relationships with local colleges and universities.
• Plans and coordinates conferences and seminars.
• Designs and develops new patient equipment instructional materials; demonstrates use to staff.
• Conducts classes and / or provided individual instructions / recommendations for identified learning deficiencies.
• Supervises preceptor program housewide as needed: resource for preceptors and students on the units.
• Makes recommendations and implements updates and changes to current clinical competencies and educational programs based on best practice and research recommendation.
• Evaluates and maintains initial and ongoing competency validations in compliance with JCAHO and CMS standards.
• Assists EMS Region with prehospital EMS providers education QI and interface with the Emergency Department.
• Assists CMCH family hospitals / practices and those hospital and EMS services within the TriCounty EMS region.
• Performs administrative duties as needed: management reports; Learning Management System for competency records.
• Evaluates and documents staff performance of clinical skills enhancing clinical competency.
• Serves as a nurse planner to provide contact hours for appropriate CE and CME educational opportunities.
• Provides expert clinical bedside consultation to staff.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical /healthcare errors.
• Follows the five rights of medication administration and reduces the risk for potential medication errors.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized.
• Studies current trends new technologies/development teaching methodologies through professional journals seminars / conferences professional associations etc.
• Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner providing attention support and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.

Education and Experience:

• Current State of Maine Registered Nurse license or other appropriate license.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant acute care experience
• 2 years clinical educator experience preferred
• Bachelors degree required
• Masters degree preferred
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS PALS and BLS Certification required; Instructor status certifications preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Exemplifies professional nursing practice.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
  • I am creating a warming caring and nonjudgmental environment
  • I am actively listening and seeking information
  • I am honest truthful and consistent
  • I am respectful treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
  • I am serving as a role model taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
  • I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
  • I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways
• Serve as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A experience to every patient and team member every day

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!