Nursing Education & Development Practitioner

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs (Health Care/Dependent Care)

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River, NJ, is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to combine clinical nursing expertise with education. You will assess learning needs, develop teaching plans, and educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and technology, while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team for safe discharge readiness.

The role emphasizes education, competency development, and direct nursing care as needed within the Develop Innovation

Responsibilities

• Assessing the individual learning needs of patients and families managing medically complex conditions and treatment plans
• Developing individualized teaching plans that guide patient and family education throughout hospitalization and preparation for discharge
• Providing clear, comprehensive education regarding diagnosed illnesses, treatment plans, medications, and healthcare technology requirements
• Partnering with patients and caregivers to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to safely participate in care following discharge
• Collaborating with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other interdisciplinary professionals to identify learning needs and coordinate patient and family education
• Adapting teaching methods based on individual learning needs, abilities, and the complexity of each patient's care requirements
• Evaluating patient and family understanding and competency to determine whether educational goals have been successfully achieved
• Assessing the effectiveness of teaching strategies and learning outcomes and modifying education plans when additional support is needed
• Promoting continuity between inpatient care and the patient's transition home by helping ensure families are prepared for ongoing care responsibilities
• Providing direct nursing care when needed while maintaining a strong focus on education, competency development, and patient and family readiness

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River, NJ, is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to combine clinical nursing expertise with education. You will assess learning needs, develop teaching plans, and educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and technology, while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team for safe discharge readiness.

The role emphasizes education, competency development, and direct nursing care as needed within the Develop Innovation