Nursing Professional Development Specialist (RN) - Maine Health

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.

MaineHealth is currently seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to join the Department of Nursing Academic Affairs at Maine Medical Center – Portland. The Nursing Professional Specialist will:

• Partner with MMC Nursing Academic Affairs (NAA) Nursing Director and Nurse Manager to continuously evaluate and provide creative approaches to the NAA scope of services and educational models.
• Engage in daily operations of education programs and support unanticipated needs and/or student demands.
• Serve as an instructor for NAA educational initiatives including but not limited to the provision of classroom, lab/skills testing, and clinical instruction based on program need and student level.

Position Summary

• A primary goal of NPDS practice is to support the provision of quality health care and patient safety within the practice environment through the interwoven role elements of educator, leader, facilitator, change agent, consultant, and researcher. Given the continuous evolution of health care policy, regulatory and accreditation standards, and changing roles in health care, the role of the NPDS must also evolve to meet requirements, demands, and expectations. In collaboration with nursing leadership and staff, the NPDS designs, implements, and evaluates the nursing strategic education plan. Through a high level of competence the NPDS must effectively and creatively address the learning needs of diverse groups in nursing within both practice and learning environments. The NPDS works in partnership with colleagues across disciplines and professions in support of inter-professional education and evidence-based practice.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and practice of professional nursing and nursing professional development with expertise in educational curriculum design and technology, acquired through the completion of a Master's Degree preferably in Nursing and a minimum of five years in acute care clinical and learning environments. Prior practice in diverse clinical settings is a plus. If the Graduate degree is not in Nursing, the Baccalaureate Degree must be in nursing.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse as required by the State of Maine. Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred.
• Experience: See "Education"
• Comprehensive understanding of complex systems, organizational structure, health care quality, and regulatory and accreditation standards in order to support the strategic plans of MaineHealth, MMC, and Nursing.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to coach and mentor individuals and/or to lead, facilitate, and support team-based and interprofessional initiatives within and/or beyond the organization.
• Demonstrated achievement relative to career development, education, leadership, and program/project management.