Clinical Educator ll

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

On-site Early Education Center

Professional development

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Clinical Educator II to design, implement, and evaluate education and competency programs that support clinical excellence and staff development across nursing units. You will lead new hire orientation, ongoing competency validation, and collaborate with interprofessional teams to address practice gaps.

The role emphasizes evidence-based education, leadership in educational activities, and alignment with regulatory standards to enhance patient and

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN-accredited School of Nursing with MSN required.
• Current NJ RN license with NJ BLS certification.
• Professional certifications (NPD-BC, CNE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate education and competency programs for nurses and unlicensed staff.
• Lead orientation and annual competency assessments across units.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to address learning needs and improve practice.
• Support practice changes and quality improvement through education initiatives.

Skills

Clinical education

Adult learning theory

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MSN

NLN accredited Nursing Program

Job description

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description

Clinical Educator II is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating education and competency programs that support clinical excellence, professional growth, and organizational outcomes for nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. Clinical Educator II ensures nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel have the skills and training to succeed in their individualized units or specialty.

• Clinical educators apply adult learning theory, theoretical frameworks, and evidence-based practice principles to design and deliver educational interventions that support clinical competence and professional practice.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates new hire orientation, ongoing competency validation, and annual competency assessments for Registered Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in alignment with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Collaborates with interprofessional stakeholders to assess learning needs, address practice gaps, and support safe, effective, and evidence-based clinical practice across the organization.
• Facilitates learning experiences and practice transitions that support the professional development, competence, and retention of newly hired nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Design curricula and program outcomes while collaborating to develop and implement educational and continuing educational activities.Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance in educational best practices to support clinical educators, preceptors, and nursing staff.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration across the organization to align educational goals with strategic and corporate goals.
• Develops, reviews, and updates evidence-based policies and clinical practice guidelines utilizing current literature.
• Serves as a change agent by supporting practice changes, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development efforts that enhance patient and workforce outcomes.
• Design, collaborate, and implement educational activities. Participate in continuing education program development.
• Engages in scholarly and professional activities that advance nursing practice and professional development, including oversight and support of the clinical ladder program.

Experience Required

0-2 years

Education Requirements

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse)Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)Professional certification(s) preferred (NPD-BC, CNE, etc.)