Clinical Education & Staff Development Specialist

mainegeneral; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave for new parents

403(b) match

401(a) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Payactiv access

Job summary

MaineGeneral is seeking a Professional Development Educator to empower staff with knowledge, skills, and confidence for high-quality care. You will partner with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, create education programs, support onboarding, and drive ongoing professional growth.

The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, collaboration, and continuous improvement to advance patient outcomes and staff competency. Competitive benefits accompany the base wage.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare education, staff development, clinical education, or a related field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to assess learning needs and translate them into practical, engaging educational experiences.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in helping others learn and grow.
• Certification in health education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs and develop education programs that support staff competency, clinical practice, regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and professional growth.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs using a variety of teaching methods and technology to make learning engaging and effective.
• Support new employee orientation and onboarding, helping staff feel prepared, confident, and connected as they begin their work at MaineGeneral.
• Serve as a resource, mentor, and consultant to staff and leaders on professional development, clinical practice, education, and program development.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement by encouraging research, scientific inquiry, quality improvement, and the use of current best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for education and development that support both staff and patient outcomes.

Skills

Healthcare education

Staff development

Clinical education

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Teaching and mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Certification in health education

Job description

MaineGeneral is seeking a Professional Development Educator to empower staff with knowledge, skills, and confidence for high-quality care. You will partner with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, create education programs, support onboarding, and drive ongoing professional growth.

The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, collaboration, and continuous improvement to advance patient outcomes and staff competency. Competitive benefits accompany the base wage.