Director - Nursing Education and Professional Development

Description

Maine Medical Center

Management/Leadership
Req #: 64159

This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary nursing education leader to guide a dynamic and expanding team of 30+ talented educators within Maine Medical Center-Maine's largest academic medical center and a proud Magnetdesignated organization. The Director of Nursing Education & Professional Development will shape the future of clinical learning by driving innovative, evidencebased educational strategies, designing engaging programs, and advancing professional transitiontopractice initiatives, including oversight of the renowned MMC Nurse Residency Program. In this highly influential role, you will champion creativity, lead systemwide educational initiatives, and collaborate with nursing and organizational leaders to elevate practice, strengthen interprofessional learning, and support excellence in patientcentered care. This position offers the rare chance to lead at scale, inspire a highperforming educator workforce, and build forwardthinking programs that support nurses across their careers in a leading academic health system.

This role is based in Portland at our Bramhall campus location.

Summary:
As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Nursing (or Clinical) Education and Professional Development provides oversight and leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Nursing educational programs at Maine Medical Center, including, but not limited to, orientation, annual competencies, continuing education and transition to practice programs (or specifically call out the MMC Nurse Residency Program. The Director provides leadership for educational initiatives to ensure quality patient care and customer satisfaction; acts as a resource and liaison to the Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth communities by serving on hospital and system-wide committees or task forces; represents Maine Medical Center within the professional community; and provides leadership to ensure quality (safe, patient-centered care) In alignment with organizational strategic goals and evidence-based tactics.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, research, education, and developmental methodologies for professional development. Master's Degree in Nursing required. Doctoral degree in Nursing preferred. (If highest degree is not in Nursing, must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing).
2. License/Certifications: Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
3. Experience: Clinical experience and a minimum of 5 years as a professional nursing educator with acute care clinical and learning environments with expertise in educational curriculum design and technology.
4. Certification in Nursing Professional Development and or leadership is preferred.
5. Leadership experience related to development, implementation, and evaluation of transition to practice programs (Nurse Residency Program) preferred. Experience with an ANCC accredited Nurse Residency Program preferred.
6. Expertise in the application of teaching and learning methodologies related to progressive developmental levels in nursing practice. Experience with high fidelity simulation techniques preferred.
7. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in human resource management and leadership.
8. Analytical skills sufficient to design, direct, and evaluate systems, processes, and outcomes.
9. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in other departments, disciplines, and roles. Highly developed written and oral communication skills

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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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact tabor.badger@mainehealth.org