Unit Based Educator RN - Maternity

Central Maine Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

41d

About The Position

Our benefits start at day one of employment! Central Maine Healthcare is looking for a dynamic Nurse Educator to add to our Maternity team at Central Maine Medical Center! 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. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

Current State of Maine Registered Nurse license
5 to 7 years of relevant acute care experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certification required; Instructor status certifications preferred.
Exemplifies professional nursing practice.
Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentii. I am actively listening and seeking informationiii. I am honest, truthful, and consistentiv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyv. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriatevi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkvii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways

Nice To Haves

2 years clinical educator experience preferred
Master's degree preferred
A unit-based educator assigned to a specialty unit will be required to maintain current knowledge and competency in that specialty; current required certifications (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, External fetal monitor, Advanced fetal monitor etc.); National Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
A unit-based educator assigned to a specialty unit will be required to maintain current knowledge and competency in that specialty; current required certifications (e.g. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, External fetal monitor, Advanced fetal monitor etc.); National Certification preferred.