Nurse Educator NPDP - Med Surg

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 115,657 - 150,355; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark is seeking a Nurse Educator for its Medical/Surgical Nursing department. You will be responsible for designing and evaluating educational programs for clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, clinical expertise, and five years of experience. Benefits include paid time off, medical insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience in the specialty required.
• Experience in Education or Staff Development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate educational programs for staff.
• Support organizational mission and governance processes.
• Assess data relevant to the learner's progress.

Skills

Nursing Education

Clinical Expertise

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing

MSN or MSN-Nursing Education

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Nurse Educator NPDP - Med Surg

Req #: 0000254610

Category: Medical / Surgical Nursing

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Develop Innovation & Research

Pay Range: $115,657.80 - $150,355.14 per year

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Overview

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for designing, teaching, and evaluating educational programs for all levels of professional, technical, and ancillary staff in a variety of critical care areas and hospital departments consistent with the hospital's mission, vision, philosophy, and core values. Programs include the orientation of new employees, in-service education relevant to the hospital environment, and continuing education offerings which are expected to maintain and/or improve competency and work performance. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing required. MSN or MSN-Nursing Education preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the specialty required.
• Experience in Education or Staff Development highly preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred.
• Completion of clinical experience in an NLN accredited school preferred.
• Advanced certifications preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification are required.
• An active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement is required.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-time: 37.5 Hours Per Week
• Flexible options to align with Orientation Needs

Essential Functions

• The Nurse Educator is a registered professional nurse who has expertise in the clinical setting and nursing professional development and education. Experience for this role includes an in-depth understanding and management of a wide scope of patients.
• The Nurse Educator must have an in-depth understanding of the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing Standards.
• She/he is a member of the Nursing Leadership team and supports the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values, and actively participates in the shared governance process.
• She/he is responsible and accountable for the development and application of the Standards of Care and policies and procedures of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center-RWJBH, in an effort to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and families.
• The primary function is that of an educator, practitioner, consultant and change agent. Assesses data relevant to the learner's progress, and interprets the appropriate information necessary to develop group and individual learning plans.
• The Ancillary Nurse Educator is a clinical expert with abilities to foster the clinical development of the staff that she/he guides. This individual will be responsible to assess the educational needs of the staff on an on-going basis and to serve as a resource/coach for the nursing staff, fellow educators, management, allied professional employees and other healthcare providers.
• In addition to the aforementioned skills, the Nurse Educator must possess clinical experience, training, and education aligned with their specialty practice area of focus.
• The Nurse Educator will assist in the onboarding, orientation and clinical practice evaluation of Ancillary Staff.
• The Nurse Educator will participate in the Nurse Residency Program.
• The Nurse Educator may assist in other departments as clinically requested by nursing leadership. Demonstrated teaching ability is required for the position.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer