Clinical Nurse Educator - Behavioral Health

Covenant Health • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

St. Mary’s Health System is seeking an experienced and passionate Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) to support clinical education across Behavioral Health and Emergency Services. The educator partners with frontline staff, clinical leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and organizational educators to identify learning needs and develop practical, engaging education that translates into patient care. The role includes orientation, competency development, new graduate support, continuing education, quality improvement, and regulatory readiness. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with varied shifts as needed to support staff across all shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to navigate learning management systems and educational technology.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with staff and leaders across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• One year of experience in clinical education or adult learning.
• National certification in staff development or a clinical specialty, such as CEN, NRP, or TNCC.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for Behavioral Health and Emergency Services staff.
• Support orientation, onboarding, and ongoing development for new hires and new graduate nurses.
• Provide one-on-one coaching, clinical guidance, and professional development support to nursing staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice, clinical competency, patient safety, and high-quality care.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to identify educational needs and improve clinical practice.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, clinical policy updates, and DNV/Joint Commission certification and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff and physicians managing complex patient care needs.
• Maintain educational records, evaluate learning outcomes, and support staff competency and regulatory readiness.
• Provide clinical support when needed and adjust schedules to meet departmental education and staffing needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level