Nurse Educator (Rn) - General Surgery

Full Time

1 Medical Center Dr.

Nursing

Day Shift

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Registered Nurses:

• Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of experience: $10,000 (full time)
• Registered Nurses with more than 2 years of experience: $20,000 (full time)

Eligible candidates are hired 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.

Nurse educators are essential in shaping the future of healthcare by providing their students not only with the technical skills that they need to be successful in their field, but also the refined skills and depth of knowledge that 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. Contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.

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!

The preferred candidate will have PACU experience

Position Summary

The Nurse Educator is a registered nurse who reports to the Nursing Director of Education, and has a dotted line reporting relationship with the unit Nurse Manager. The Nurse Educator responsibilities include a combination of quality, education and clinical duties to ensure that the department needs are met.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing desired, Master of Nursing preferred

• License/Certifications: Current Registered Nurse licensure by the Maine State Board of Nursing required. Certification would be expected within one year of hire.

• Experience: Two years' current specialty experience preferred.

• At least 3 to 5 years' experience with acute care setting preferred.

• A relatively high level of critical thinking skills, process and problem-solving skills, systems knowledge and strong interpersonal skills are required.

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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.