Professional Practice & Development Coordinator-Behavioral Health-Per Diem

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Professional Practice & Development Coordinator-Behavioral Health on a Per Diem schedule in New Jersey. In collaboration with the PPD team, you will support education, competency, and professional development for nursing staff, emphasizing evidence-based practice and high-quality patient outcomes.

You will liaise with unit leadership to identify educational needs, assist in implementing competency activities, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and teamwork.
• Proficiency with clinical applications and EHRs.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing professional development with the PPD team.
• Provide unit-based education, competency, and professional development activities.
• Facilitate education and reinforce practice standards.
• Assist with competency validation and evaluation of education.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and PDCA cycles.
• Promote evidence-based practice and disseminate updates.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Leadership

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelors degree in nursing

RN license (NJ or multi-state)

AHA BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Professional Practice & Development Coordinator-Behavioral Health-Per Diem

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This role utilizes knowledge of education principles and clinical practice to support nursing professional development in collaboration with the Professional Practice and Development (PPD) team, including the PPD Specialist for the assigned area. The position functions as an extension of the PPD team, providing unit-based support for education, competency, and professional development activities.

This role contributes to a culture of professional practice and promotes ongoing development of clinical staff. This role builds effective working relationships with the nursing care team and collaborates with leadership and the PPD Specialist to address unit-based needs.

In collaboration with the PPD Specialist, this role assists in identifying educational needs and supports the implementation of education and competency activities for the assigned area. Responsibilities include facilitating education, reinforcing standards of practice and care, and supporting staff adherence to policies and procedures. This role assists with competency validation processes and supports the delivery and evaluation of competency-based education as directed by the PPD team.

This role supports organizational and unit-specific goals by participating in performance improvement initiatives, contributing to unit-based PDCA cycles, and promoting a team-based approach to problem-solving. This role provides operational and educational support to help clinical staff achieve safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

In partnership with the PPD and unit leadership teams, this role supports the integration of evidence-based practice by reinforcing established best practices and assisting with the dissemination of education and practice updates. This role contributes to ongoing quality and practice improvement efforts as directed by the PPD Specialist and organizational priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in nursing required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or Multistate Registered Nurse license required. AHA BLS required upon hire or transfer. Additional requirements as identified by the unit (Ex: ACLS PALS, etc.).

EXPERIENCE:3-5 years clinical experience required; expert knowledge of and ability to teach adult teaching principles required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as leadership skills required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool/Competencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens along with infectious diseases. (Refers to Blood Bourne Pathogen requirement) Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Manager of Professional Practice & Development.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or Multistate Registered Nursing License.
• Bachelors degree in nursing required.
• AHA BLS required upon hire or transfer. Additional requirements as identified by the unit.
• 3-5 years clinical experience required.

• Job Identification 100901
• Job Category Nursing
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Per Diem
• Pay Range $49-$49 per hour
• Holidays Required No
• Weekends Required No
• Hrs Per Week Varies
• Posting Requirement Post Int & Ext

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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