At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
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 Respiratory 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 house-wide 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.
- Orients new staff members; evaluates skill competencies during the 90-day probationary period
- Evaluates and documents staff performance of clinical skills.
- 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 Respiratory 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.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!