Nursing Professional Development Generalist - Critical Care - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is looking for a Nurse Professional Development Generalist to focus on nursing education and program management. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of three years of nursing experience in an acute care setting, along with a valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in communication and possess the ability to develop effective teaching strategies. Certifications in Basic Health Care Life Support and additional nursing competencies are needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 or more years of current experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing nursing education and professional development programs.
• Creating teaching strategies based on evidence-based practice.
• Maintaining competencies and certifications for accreditation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Knowledge of adult learning principles

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing

Job description

Nurse Professional Development Generalist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator. The NPD Generalist has a practice specialty based on the sciences of nursing, technology, research and evidence-based practice, change, communication, leadership, and education. NPD Generalists 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• 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).
• Previous professional development experience, teaching or education background preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development, evaluative methods and professional development contact hour application preferred.
• Nursing Professional Development Advanced Board Certified preferred.
• Professional certification in an area of specialty related to practice (staff development) preferred.