Healthcare Education & Staff Development Specialist

MaineGeneral Health; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) / 401(a) retirement matching

Health, dental, vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off / Earned time

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health in Waterville, ME is seeking a Professional Development Educator to help staff build knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver high-quality care. You’ll work closely with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, develop meaningful education programs, support new employee orientation, and provide ongoing professional development.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys teaching, mentoring, collaboration, and finding better ways to help others

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

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Needs assessment

Collaborative approach

Certification in health education

Job description

MaineGeneral Health in Waterville, ME is seeking a Professional Development Educator to help staff build knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver high-quality care. You’ll work closely with leaders and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, develop meaningful education programs, support new employee orientation, and provide ongoing professional development.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys teaching, mentoring, collaboration, and finding better ways to help others