Nursing Education & Professional Development Leader

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time Off

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Educational Specialist to act as Educator, Consultant, Researcher, and Administrator to advance staff competencies in patient/family centered care. The role blends teaching and leadership across disciplines, guided by adult learning principles and evidence‑based practice.

The Education Specialist will develop orientation/training, evaluate staff development programs, coordinate mandated nursing education, and support policy development.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey.
• Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Five years of nursing practice experience, with at least three years in an acute hospital setting.
• BLS (CPR) required.
• Preferred: Experience in staff development.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates orientation and training programs for professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff.
• Assesses needs and designs continuing education programs for professional nursing staff and in-service support.
• Assesses need for and designs patient education programs.
• Employs adult education teaching‑learning strategies and evaluation programs.
• Coordinates implementation of nursing educational programs mandated by regulatory agencies.
• Develops and interprets policies, procedures, and standards of practice with nursing and committees.
• Conducts and participates in research and engages in quality improvement activities.
• Creates a forum for evidence‑based practice.
• Develops competencies according to policies and procedures.
• Develops programs to help staff gain certifications.
• Supervises assigned paraprofessional and professional staff in the Department of Patient Care Services.
• Participates in nursing continuing education programs co‑sponsored by University Hospital and the School of Nursing.

Skills

Adult learning techniques

Evidence based practice

Teaching/Facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

RN license in New Jersey

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks an Educational Specialist to act as Educator, Consultant, Researcher, and Administrator to advance staff competencies in patient/family centered care. The role blends teaching and leadership across disciplines, guided by adult learning principles and evidence‑based practice.

The Education Specialist will develop orientation/training, evaluate staff development programs, coordinate mandated nursing education, and support policy development.