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 evidence-based practice leader. Responsible for needs assessment, design and development, delivery and evaluation of in-service 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 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.
• Assists EMS Region with pre-hospital EMS providers education, QI, and interface with the Emergency Department.
• Assists CMCH family hospitals / practices and those hospital and EMS services within the Tri-County 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
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master's 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 non-judgmental 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

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