CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR - Part Time

Position Summary: 

The Clinical Educator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for nursing staff within the hospital setting. This role supports clinical excellence, professional development, evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and patient safety initiatives. The Clinical Educator collaborates with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure staff competency and high-quality patient care. 

Position Responsibilities: 

Staff Education & Training 

• Develops and delivers orientation, onboarding, and continuing education programs for nursing staff.  

• Assesses learning needs and creates educational plans to address competency gaps.  

• Facilitates classroom instruction, hands-on clinical training, simulation exercises, and e-learning initiatives.  

• Provides education related to new equipment, technologies, policies, and clinical procedures.  

• Includes principles of adult learning and develops content specific to target population and identified educational need. 

• Supports transition-to-practice programs for new graduate nurses.  

• Serves as a resource to nursing students. 

Clinical Competency & Professional Development 

• Evaluates clinical competencies and maintains competency validation records as needed.  

• Mentors and coaches staff to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.  

• Promotes evidence-based nursing practice and current best practice standards. 

• Serves as a clinical resource for employees and physicians in the management of patient care needs. 

• Maintains own clinical competency by completing all required employee educational requirements. 

Quality & Patient Safety 

• Collaborates with nursing leadership to support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives as well as regulatory readiness activities. 

• Examines clinical workflow and gaps in clinical process, mitigating barriers to ensure success of educational initiatives. 

• Acts as a change agent, promoting a positive culture of adaptability, innovation, and improvement. 

• Promotes compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.  

Collaboration & Leadership 

• Partners with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support organizational goals.  

• Serves as a clinical resource and consultant for nursing staff.  

• Participates in committees, projects, and performance improvement initiatives as assigned.  

• Assists in the development and revision of nursing policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines as assigned. 

Program Evaluation & Documentation 

• Tracks and evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs and learning outcomes.  

• Maintains accurate education records and reports.  

• Utilizes feedback from leadership and staff, data analysis, and quality metrics to improve training programs. 

Professional Responsibilities 

• Sets priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously under deadlines.   

• Builds cooperative, effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.   

• Works independently and takes initiative. 

• Identifies and communicates needs and barriers utilizing the chain of command in a timely manner. 

• Willingness to work off-shifts and weekends hours and take on projects or re-prioritize with short notice. 

• Proactively anticipates, recognizes and responds to organizational and staff needs.  

Core Values 

• Demonstrates intrinsic behaviors reflective of St. Joseph Hospital/Covenant core values.   

• Consistently shows care and compassion for patients, team members, and employees.   

• Demonstrates behaviors of self-care and work-life balance.   

• Models cultural sensitivity and non-judgmental, trauma informed, inclusive communication. 

Commitment to Patient Safety and Quality 

• Understands and adheres to the hospital’s patient safety policies and procedures relevant to their role. 

• Actively contributes to a culture of safety by identifying risks and reporting safety concerns. 

• Demonstrates accountability for safety-related performance expectations. 

• Communicates effectively to escalate concerns, support transparency, and promote teamwork across disciplines. 

Qualifications

Education:

  Four year college (Bachelor’s Degree) Required

  Graduate (Master’s Degree, JD or Ph.D.) Preferred

Licensure(s):

Active State of Maine RN License

Certification(s):

BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS encouraged