Nurse Education & Professional Development Leader

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, seeks an Education Specialist to act as an Educator, Consultant, Researcher, and Administrator, supporting staff competency development in a patient/family centered model of care.

The role requires an RN licensed in NJ, a Master’s in Nursing, and at least five years of nursing practice (three in an acute hospital). BLS/CPR is required; staff development experience is preferred to foster clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in New Jersey required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Five years of nursing practice experience, at least three in an acute hospital setting.
• BLS (CPR) required.
• Experience in staff development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Educator, Consultant, Researcher, and Administrator to develop staff competencies in a patient/family centered care model.
• Interface with broad, diverse groups in multidisciplinary forums to learn, improve, and innovate care delivery.
• Apply adult learning techniques and evidence-based practice to staff education initiatives.

Skills

Adult learning techniques

Evidence-based practice

Communication facilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, seeks an Education Specialist to act as an Educator, Consultant, Researcher, and Administrator, supporting staff competency development in a patient/family centered model of care.

The role requires an RN licensed in NJ, a Master’s in Nursing, and at least five years of nursing practice (three in an acute hospital). BLS/CPR is required; staff development experience is preferred to foster clinical excellence.