Clinical Educator/RN - General Education & Developmnt

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Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Department: General Education & Development

Position is located: Acadia

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Salary Range : $35.92 - $55.13

Exempt: Yes

Summary

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse Educator is an experienced Psychiatric Nurse who is responsible for assisting with the development and facilitation of educational programs and orientation of nursing personnel within their scope of practice. They work closely with interdisciplinary colleagues to develop and manage evidence-based programs. The Psychiatric Registered Nurse Educator is accountable for developing, maintaining, and assessing competency requirements that support professional excellence for nursing personnel. They assist in the development and maintenance of departmental directives that relate to nursing care. This nurse can competently adapt all educational programs to meet the unique needs the individual learner. This nurse is recognized by others as a leader and provides mentorship to employees. They are adept at negotiating conflict, collaborating with others, and applying self-reflection to their practice. They are skilled in both administrative and leadership skills and understand quality improvement processes. The Psychiatric Registered Nurse Educator may perform other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by Manager within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Meets service and program educational needs through collaborative problem solving and planning
• Assists in developing and maintaining a competency based orientation program for nursing personnel
• Identifies and evaluates employee learning needs and develops and facilitates educational opportunities to meet these needs.
• Assists with outreach education
• Evaluates educational program effectiveness
• Assists in developing and facilitating unit based and hospital wide quality improvement initiatives
• Assists in ensuring nursing documentation meets all organizational, regulatory, licensing, and professional standards through chart review and employee education
• Assists in ensuring that nursing staff maintain certification and competencies to perform required job descriptions
• Works with direct care staff and leaders to identify quality indicators, working to evaluate and incorporate evidenced based and innovative interventions to target goals.
• Is a role model for others regarding professional nursing work habits (punctual, minimal absenteeism, managing conflict, respectful communication, flexibility)
• Makes frequent rounds on inpatient unit to assess milieu, patient and staffing needs and concerns, and responds appropriately.
• Networks with peers at institutional, local, state, regional and national level to promote personal, professional, and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and high-quality standards in all aspects of clinical work

Other Information

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Registered Nurse

Education

• Required Associate's DegreeAssociate's Degree required, bachelors preferred

Required Experience

• 3 year/years of Relevant Work Experience

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine, providing acute mental health care and telehealth psychiatry across the state. As the behavioral health member of Northern Light Health, Acadia Hospital offers specialized care through programs like Behavioral Home Health, integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, and a geriatric Mood and Memory clinic that participates in clinical trials for new Alzheimer’s treatments. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, a subsidiary of the hospital, delivers outpatient services including substance use disorder treatment and case management. Through these programs, we serve patients from every part of Maine.

We are a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state . Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine’s spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:

phone: 207-973-7100

email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org

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