Maine Health - Portland, ME
posted 23 days ago
The Clinical Nurse Educator provides and facilitates education for nursing staff caring for the Inpatient Behavioral Health patient population at Maine Medical Center - Portland. This position requires a minimum of 2 years clinical expertise in behavioral health. Experience in classroom instruction and clinical teaching associated with specialty specific settings is required. Experience as a clinical instructor for nursing students is a plus. Under the oversight and direction of the Center for Clinical and Professional Development, the Clinical Nurse Educator contributes to the overall strategic plan for nursing focusing on both clinical practice and professional education and development. Through the interwoven practice elements of leader, educator, facilitator, change agent, and clinical expert, the Clinical Nurse Educator will promote the provision of quality care, patient safety, evidence based practice, and professional progression in nursing. Responsible for educational demands and services associated with 24 hour clinical staff needs.