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:
Supports both Bridgton and Rumford critical access hospitals. 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:
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
