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 experience2 years clinical educator experience preferredBachelor’s degree requiredMaster's degree preferredCurrent American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS, PALS, and BLS Certification required; Instructor status certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Exemplifies professional nursing practice. Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentI am actively listening and seeking informationI am honest, truthful, and consistentI am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyI am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriateI am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkI am resilient and adapt to change in positive waysServe as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A+ experience to every patient and team member, every day

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!