Educational Specialist PD

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking an Educational Specialist to serve as Educator, Consultant, Researcher, and Administrator. You will develop staff competencies to safely and effectively implement a patient/family centered care model while fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Ideal candidates hold an NJ RN license, a Master’s in Nursing, and at least five years of nursing experience (three in acute care), with BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed RN in New Jersey.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Five years of nursing practice, at least three in an acute hospital setting.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Educate staff using adult learning techniques and evidence-based practice.
• Consult and support staff development and performance improvement.
• Advise on patient/family centered care delivery and standards.

Skills

Teaching

Facilitation

Communication

Adult learning

EBP

Education

Master's in Nursing

RN license NJ

Job description

The primary purpose of the Educational Specialist position is to function as an Educator, Consultant, Researcher and Administrator in support in developing and expanding staff competencies to perform safely, effectively, and financially productive in a patient/family center Model of Care Delivery.

The Education Specialist is a positive role model, skilled communicator/facilitator, and non-territorial team player with solid teaching/learning skills. He/she is skilled at interfacing with broad and diverse groups in multi-disciplinary forums facilitated to learn, improve, and innovate care delivery. The Education Specialist has extensive knowledge of adult learning techniques, Evidence Based Practice/Practice Based Evidence Skills, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice for Staff Development, The Joint Commission Standards, National Patient Safety Goals, Department of Health Standards, Policy and Procedures of patient/Family Centered Principles. He/she engenders confidence and trust and fosters collaborative/collegial relationships that generate high staff achievement and goals.

Qualifications Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Five (5) years of nursing practice experience required in which a t least three (3) years of experience in an acute hospital setting. Experience in staff development preferred. BLS (CPR) required.