NPDP Nurse Educator – Acute Care & Resuscitation Training

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' New Jersey VA Healthcare System Nursing Education Service is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPDP)/Educator.

This role applies adult learning principles to design and deliver education for nursing staff across clinical settings. Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, developing curricula, orienting new employees, and leading Resuscitation Education Initiative (Redi) certifications.

Qualifications

• Current, full, active RN license in the United States.
• BSN or higher preferred with NPDP/education credentials.
• Experience in nursing education, staff development, and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to nursing staff in clinical and outpatient units.
• Assess learning needs and develop targeted trainings.
• Orient new employees and support learning plans for deficiencies.
• Lead Redi program training and certify BLS instructors.
• Monitor BLS/ALS compliance and collaborate with interprofessional teams.
• Develop residency curricula using simulation, lectures, and case studies.

Skills

English proficiency

Nurse educator exp

BLS instructor

ACLS knowledge

Resuscitation training

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

MSN bridge program

RN license active

Foreign edu eval

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' New Jersey VA Healthcare System Nursing Education Service is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPDP)/Educator.

This role applies adult learning principles to design and deliver education for nursing staff across clinical settings. Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, developing curricula, orienting new employees, and leading Resuscitation Education Initiative (Redi) certifications.