Clinical Educator​/RN - General Education & Developmnt

Clinical Educator/RN - General Education & Developmnt - 96921

Northern Light Acadia Hospital |US:

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Bangor | Nursing- RN | Full Time

Salary range-  USD

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Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Department:

General Education & Development

Position is located:
Acadia

Work Type:
Full Time

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
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• 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
• 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 Degree Associate's Degree required, bachelors preferred

Required Experience

• 3 year/years of Relevant Work Experience

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or…