Do you want to be a part of a growing team in the Clinical Nursing Education - Faculty Department? If you are an experienced RN looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a team actively looking to enrich nurse education, apply today!

• Nurse educators are critical in shaping the future of healthcare by providing student nurses with learning opportunities, knowledge, and skills that they need to be successful within the healthcare field. By educating nursing students, we are also educating our future nurses; by refining their skills and expanding their knowledge will help advance quality of patient care. Help shape the nurses that will have an impact on many patients, families, and other nurses long after the initial interaction.

This position will support the clinical nursing education programs within MaineHealth in Southern Regions and may include travel to: Belfast, Rockland, Damariscotta, Norway, Farmington ME and North Conway, NH.

This position requires schedule flexibility and could require day, evening and weekend commitments based on school/unit availability.

Position Summary

• Under the general direction of and in association with the Senior Director of Nursing Academics and the CNO of MaineHealth provides leadership and oversight for clinical nursing education. In collaboration with the Senior Director provides for a model of progressive clinical education and professional development in nursing. In association with the Senior Director and clinical nursing leadership as well as academic partners. Oversees and guides MH Clinical Nurse Educators and supports a pathway for their ongoing development in that role.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, research, education, in nursing acquired through the completion of a Master's Degree/preferably a doctorate degree in Nursing.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in practice and nursing education in acute care clinical and learning environments with expertise in educational curriculum design and technology. Prior practice in diverse clinical settings is preferred.
• Expertise in the application of teaching and learning methodologies related to progressive developmental levels in nursing practice. Experience with high fidelity simulation techniques preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in human resource management and leadership.
• Analytical skills sufficient to design, direct, and evaluate systems, processes, and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in other departments, disciplines, and practice and academics. Highly developed written and oral communication skills.

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