EDUCATION SPECIALIST | EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (24507)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital in New Jersey is seeking an experienced RN educator to oversee orientation programs and provide nursing education. The ideal candidate will hold a BSN and a Master's in Nursing, possess multiple American Heart Association certifications, and have at least 3-5 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include assessing educational needs, supervising nursing staff, and developing curricula. This role offers the opportunity to teach and mentor within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• American Heart Association certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Speaks, reads and writes English as required.

Responsibilities

• Assure orientation programs for nursing staff meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Education Supervisor for staff educational needs.
• Participate in annual assessment of staff learning needs.
• Teach nursing education programs while evaluating staff performance.
• Supervise direct nursing care for training of new personnel.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills and expertise

Good organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of principles of teaching the adult learner

Basic computer skills in Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

BSN in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Job Duties

• Assures all orientation programs for all newly appointed nursing staff including ancillary nursing personnel meet regulatory requirements and are current with BNBMC policy and procedures.
• Coordinates with the Education Supervisor and Nursing Administration for the transfer of staff, assessing their educational needs and documenting and Educational Plan.
• Participates in the annual assessment of staff identified learning needs; plans in-services and programs based on those needs.
• Teach selected classes using principles of adult learning and utilize different teaching methods including electronic learning to provide education and the required documentation of educational activities.
• Participates and teaches continuing nursing education programs, which offer nursing continuing education credit which expands and or enhance the staff’s knowledge.
• Works collaboratively with Nursing Administration to meet the changing clinical requirements of the profession through education.
• Writes and develops curriculum that meets educational standards of ANCC; establishes a plan and ensures regular systematic review of all programs.
• Write policies and procedures for the Department or in conjunction with the Clinical Department.
• Utilizes different teaching methods including electronic learning to provide education and the required documentation for educational activities.
• Supervises direct nursing care, when necessary, to patients in area of expertise as part of conducting training and or evaluation of orientees.
• Effectively and appropriately applies and teaches principles patient safety.
• Maintains clinical competence in clinical area of expertise.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintains accurate and current educational records, assuring that appropriate items are forwarded to Human Resources for inclusion in personnel files or other defined systems; prepares reports as required.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required.
• Certification in specialty preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of principles of teaching the adult learner.
• Clinical nursing skills and expertise.
• Basic computer skills in Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the positions.

Education

• BSN in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required.

Job Setting/Physical Demands: Works in well-lighted, temperature-controlled, patient care and teaching areas. Contact with patients, families, staff, and physicians. The noise level is usually moderate; work is fast paced. Subject to exposure to infections, environmental hazards, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, odors, mists, gasses, biological, mechanical, electrical, chemical and other hazardous materials. The incumbent is expected to adhere to the Hospital’s Drug and Smoke Free work environment and to adhere to OSHA mandates and precautionary measures. Frequent prolonged standing/walking.

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