NURSE EDUCATOR

Hudson Regional Health; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Hoboken, NJ seeks a Nursing Education program designer to design, deliver and evaluate nursing education initiatives hospital-wide. You will lead orientation for new staff and collaborate with HR and department heads to align patient education with care standards.

The role emphasizes professional practice, staff development, and ongoing quality improvement across nursing departments, including participation in committees and education planning.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations and DNV standards.
• BLS - AHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate continuum of care.
• Develop and implement orientation plan for new staff in nursing.
• Assist in orientation of new hospital employees per HR requests.
• Coordinate orientation program for newly hired nursing personnel.
• Collaborate with department heads to enable patient education programs.
• Work with Performance Improvement on quality initiatives for education and nursing.
• Offer opportunities for staff, families and patients to discuss educational concerns.
• Foster a professional practice environment and support education processes.
• Serve as a staff resource person.
• Participate in conferences/committees on patient care matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Fluent in English

Regulatory knowledge (DNV)

Education

NJ RN license

BSN preferred

BLS - AHA approved

Job description

Position Summary

Designs, delivers and evaluates nursing education programs in the hospital.

Job Duties

• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate continuum of care.
• Accountable for the development and implementation of an individualized orientation plan for each new employee in the division of nursing.
• Participates in the orientation of new hospital employees as requested by Human Resources.
• Coordinates and implements the orientation program for new hired nursing personnel.
• Collaborates with department heads to facilitate the implementation of patient education programs.
• Collaborates with the Performance Improvement Department regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities for the Education Department and other nursing departments.
• Provides opportunities for staff, families and patients to discuss their educational concerns/interests.
• Facilitates a professional practice environment and supports the staff and patient education process.
• Serves as a resource person to staff.
• Participates in conferences/committees that discuss issues relating to patient care.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be fluent in the English language. Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, DNV standards and practices for acute care facilities is preferred.

Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure Requirements

• NJ RN license, BSN preferred.
• BLS - AHA approved