Nursing Education Specialist — Curriculum & Staff Development Leader

Care Plus Bergen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Nine paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Education Specialist to lead orientation, develop educational plans, and deliver nursing education across the department. The role supports nursing staff through teaching programs and compliance with ANCC standards, using a variety of methods including electronic learning.

Requirements include NJ RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, 3–5 years clinical experience, and BSN with a Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification required.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required.
• Certification in specialty preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of principles of teaching the adult learner.
• Clinical nursing skills and expertise.
• Basic computer skills in Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assures all orientation programs for all newly appointed nursing staff including ancillary nursing personnel meet regulatory requirements and are current with BNBMC policy and procedures.
• Coordinates with the Education Supervisor and Nursing Administration for the transfer of staff, assessing their educational needs and documenting an Educational Plan.
• Participates in the annual assessment of staff identified learning needs; plans in-services and programs based on those needs.
• Teach selected classes using principles of adult learning and utilize different teaching methods including electronic learning to provide education and the required documentation of educational activities.
• Participates and teaches continuing nursing education programs, which offer nursing continuing education credit which expands and or enhance the staff’s knowledge.
• Works collaboratively with Nursing Administration to meet the changing clinical requirements of the profession through education.
• Writes and develops curriculum that meets educational standards of ANCC; establishes a plan and ensures regular systematic review of all programs.
• Write policies and procedures for the Department or in conjunction with the Clinical Department.
• Utilizes different teaching methods including electronic learning to provide education and the required documentation for educational activities.
• Supervises direct nursing care, when necessary, to patients in area of expertise as part of conducting training and or evaluation of orientees.
• Effectively and appropriately applies and teaches principles patient safety.
• Maintains clinical competence in clinical area of expertise.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintains accurate and current educational records, assuring that appropriate items are forwarded to Human Resources for inclusion in personnel files or other defined systems; prepares reports as required.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adult learning principles

Nursing skills

Computer skills

Education

BSN in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Windows

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking an Education Specialist to lead orientation, develop educational plans, and deliver nursing education across the department. The role supports nursing staff through teaching programs and compliance with ANCC standards, using a variety of methods including electronic learning.

Requirements include NJ RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, 3–5 years clinical experience, and BSN with a Master’s degree preferred.