RWJBH System Clinical Nurse Educator, Med/Surg Specialty - Oceanport, United States - RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Description

The RWJBarnabas Health System Medical/Surgical Nurse Educator, NPD Practitioner/Specialist, is a registered professional nurse who has expertise in Med/Surg nursing with the ability to facilitate education in all related areas. The Educator is expected to create, implement and evaluate the Foundations of Medical/Surgical Nursing Program and assure competency in this area across the RWJBarnabas Health system. This Nurse Educator is a professional nurse with in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill, and competence with the ability to effectively teach. They will utilize a collaborative approach to communicate among all care providers to optimize the efficiency and efficacy of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages system educational initiatives related to Med/Surg nursing
• Uses the educational process and adult principles to bridge the knowledge, skills, and practice gaps determined through needs assessments
• Designs, implements, and evaluates Orientation, Competency, and Professional Development in the Medical/Surgical areas, including supporting Dedicated Orientation Units, Dedicated Education Units, and Clinical Educational Support based on Needs Assessments
• Uses change management strategies and theories to produce quality outcomes
• Works with site Directors of Professional Development to ensure standardization and execution of educational initiatives.
• Possesses professional communication, education and leadership skills, with appropriate information necessary to develop system education plans
• Creates, coordinates, and provides ongoing staff development programs, performance improvement initiatives, and special projects related to staff education and professional development throughout RWJBH
• Provides education that aligns with regulatory, best practice, and evidence-based standards
• Models behaviors that reflect participation and leadership in activities within the organization, such as serving in key roles on committees and councils
• Develops plans and presents educational activities within areas of expertise and directly or indirectly fosters the development of competence in the learner
• Promotes inquiry, the generation of new knowledge, and the use of evidence to advance professional practice, and improve the quality of care
• Assumes responsibility for projects and is self-directed in autonomously moving forward, while identifying when guidance and/or assistance is needed
• Travel throughout the RWJBarnabas Health System is required

This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Professional Development, Innovation, Research & The Institute for Nursing Excellence at RWJBarnabas Health

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Nursing required
• 3-5 years Med/Surg experience
• Education experience preferred
• Current NJ Nursing License
• Board certification in a nursing specialty is preferred
• NPD-BC eligible

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts