Nurse Professional Development Generalist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Nurse Professional Development Generalist (RN Educator) with strong knowledge in adult learning, program development, and continuing education. The role emphasizes teaching strategies, leadership, and collaboration across the nursing team within a hospital setting.

The position requires RN licensure in New Jersey, BLS certification, and membership in relevant professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.

Skills

Communication skills

RN licensure

Computer skills

Education

NJ RN License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Nurse Professional Development Generalist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator. Has a practice specialty based on the sciences of nursing, technology, research and evidence-based practice, change, communication, leadership, and education. Have knowledge and skills in adult learning principles, nursing career development, program development and management, continuing education, and leadership responsible to create relevant and significant teaching strategies.

Schedule is 10-12 hours/week, looking for a candidate who is Certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner, or Certified as a Healing Touch Instructor, has RN and BLS licenses, and is a Member of the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), Member of Healing Beyond Borders, Educating and Certifying Healing Touch .

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of current experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Magnet Recognition Program knowledge.
• Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements for areas assigned. This may include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous professional development experience, teaching or education background.
• Experience with curriculum development, evaluative methods and professional development contact hour application.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Nursing Professional Development Advanced Board Certified.
• Professional certification in an area of specialty related to practice (staff development).