Maine Health - Portland, ME

posted 23 days ago

- Mid Level
Portland, ME
Hospitals

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and facilitate education for nursing staff caring for the Inpatient Behavioral Health patient population.
  • Contribute to the overall strategic plan for nursing focusing on clinical practice and professional education.
  • Promote quality care, patient safety, evidence based practice, and professional progression in nursing.
  • Address educational demands and services associated with 24 hour clinical staff needs.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Nursing or matriculated in a Master's degree program within 3-6 months of hire.
  • Licensed as a registered professional nurse by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
  • Demonstrated clinical expertise in direct patient care with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
  • Experience in classroom instruction and clinical teaching associated with specialty specific settings.

Nice-to-haves

  • Professional certification in practice specialty preferred.
  • Experience as a clinical instructor for nursing students is preferred.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work policy
  • Student loan assistance
  • Training and education
  • Well-being resources for you and your family
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