Perioperative Nurse Educator & Development Leader

RWJBarnabas Health

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 147,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plans

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan planning

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a Perioperative Nurse Educator/Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to oversee perioperative education and staff development. The role supports regulatory compliance and leadership in education across perioperative services.

The opportunity emphasizes applying adult learning theory, developing competencies, and utilizing simulation-based training.

Qualifications

Requires at least 3 years RN experience, including circulating and scrubbing.
Active New Jersey RN license in good standing, a Bachelor's degree in nursing, and a current American Heart Association BLS.
2 years in professional development/education preferred.
ACLS provider preferred/required within 6 months of hire.
Specialty nursing certification such as CNOR and/or Nursing Professional Development-Board Certified/NPD-BC and a MSN in Education or post-Master's Certificate in Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides orientation, in-service training, and continuing education.
Develops, implements, and validates initial and ongoing competencies.
Demonstrates effective teaching skills through appropriate instructional methodologies.
Applies principles of adult learning theory when conducting programs.
Facilitates professional role development and practice role transitions.
Educates and mentors nursing staff on quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
Maintains simulation lab and equipment; provides simulation experiences and encourages use of simulation in educational programs.
Analyzes issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the learning needs of individuals and departments.
Represents Nursing Professional Development/NPD specialty in hospital-wide/system-wide committees and councils; disseminates information accordingly.
Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously.
Visible and accessible to clinical staff.
Additional duties and responsibilities as delegated within NPD Scope and Standards of Practice.
Role requires flexibility, adaptability, and independent prioritization of responsibilities.
Travel throughout RWJBH.