Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) - Acute and Critical Care Pediatrics

Description

Nursing
Req #: 18227

This is a Bargaining Unit Position
Job Posting Date:01/14/2025

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $20,000 sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2years of experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

The Clinical Nurse Educator provides and facilitates education for two (2) Pediatric Units "Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Inpatient Unit (BBCH) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)".

This position requires minimum of 2 years clinical expertise in pediatric acute and critical care.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.

Summary:

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.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing or matriculated in a Master's degree program within 3-6 months of hire.
• License/Certifications: Licensed as a registered professional nurse by the Maine State Board of Nursing. Professional certification in practice specialty preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated clinical expertise in direct patient care as normally acquired through a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and meets all the care delivery expectations of the expert clinical nurse within their clinical setting for which they will be responsible. Experience in classroom instruction and clinical teaching associated with specialty specific settings is required. Experience as a clinical instructor for nursing students, is preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amanda L. Oliveira at amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org