CLINICAL EDUCATOR II - MED SURG, KELEMEN 9

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Clinical Educator II to lead nursing education and staff development across units. This role ensures nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel have the skills and training to succeed.

The ideal candidate will have an MSN, NJ RN license, BLS, ACLS preferred; 3–5 years of acute care nursing; strong communication and program development skills; proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• MSN required and RN licensure in New Jersey.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Master’s degree in nursing; if not in nursing, a BSN is required.

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Educator II provides nursing education and development for staff.
• Ensures nurses and unlicensed personnel have the skills and training to succeed in their units or specialty.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

MS Office

Time management

Program development

Education

MSN

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Clinical Educator II is a nursing professional who is responsible for a variety of training and developmental duties in healthcare. The Clinical Educator II possesses master-level competencies to ensure nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel have the skills and training to succeed in their individualized units or specialty.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years' experience required of acute care nursing.

Education Requirements

• MSN required

License/Certification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• State of New Jersey Registered Nurse License required.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Special Requirements

• At least 3 years nursing clinical practice in direct patient care required.
• Master’s degree in nursing, business administration, or education required. If master’s degree is not in nursing, a BSN is required.
• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
• Critical thinking skills related to evidence base interventions with the ability to synthesize and apply to clinical practice required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, excel, and Outlook required.
• Excellent time management and program development skills required.